
Health Benefits of Exercise May Depend on Cellular Degradation
The health benefits of
exercise on blood sugar
metabolism may come from the
body's ability to devour
itself. ... > full story

Boost for Health? Researchers Isolate Protein Linking Exercise to Health Benefits
Scientists have isolated a
natural hormone from muscle
cells that triggers some of
the key health benefits of
exercise. The hormone, named
... > full story

Mosquito Immune System Engineered to Block Malaria
Researchers have
demonstrated for the first
time that the Anopheles
mosquito’s innate
immune system could be
genetically engineered to
... > full story

Short Walk Cuts Chocolate Consumption in Half
A 15-minute walk can cut
snacking on chocolate at
work by half, according to
new research. The study
showed that, even in
stressful situations,
... > full story
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Massage Is Promising for Muscle Recovery: Researchers Find 10 Minutes Reduces Inflammation
February 1, 2012 Researchers have discovered a brief 10-minute massage helps reduce inflammation in muscle. As a non-drug therapy, massage holds the potential to help not just bone-weary athletes but those with ... > full storyMore: -
Obesity and Pain Linked, Study of One Million Americans Shows
January 26, 2012 A clear association between obesity and pain -- with higher rates of pain identified in the heaviest individuals -- was found in a study of more than one million ... > full story -
High Animal Fat Diet Increases Gestational Diabetes Risk, Study Finds
January 25, 2012 Women who consumed a diet high in animal fat and cholesterol before pregnancy were at higher risk for gestational diabetes than women whose diets were lower in animal fat and cholesterol, according ... > full story -
Many Strategies to Increase Physical Activity for Kids Lack Injury Prevention Measures
January 20, 2012 A new study documents a need for increased injury prevention efforts in many of the most popular activities for kids (walking, bicycling, swimming, sports and playground use) in the United ... > full story -
'Senior' Runners Never Stop Pushing Their Limits in Marathons
January 19, 2012 Researchers have analyzed changes in participation and performance of runners aged 20 to 80 in the New York marathon over the last 30 years. The results are largely unexpected: the best male marathon ... > full story -
Gym Benefits Help Medicare Plans Recruit Healthy Seniors
January 11, 2012 Medicare Advantage plans are not allowed to exclude unhealthy (and costly) seniors, but new research shows that they have effectively used gym memberships to bring healthier (and more profitable) ... > full story -
Global Study Sheds Light on Role of Exercise, Cars and Televisions on the Risk of Heart Attacks
January 11, 2012 A worldwide study has shown that physical activity during work and leisure time significantly lowers the risk of heart attacks in both developed and developing countries. Ownership of a car and a ... > full story -
Diabetes Study Shines Spotlight on Lifestyle Interventions
January 10, 2012 A new study assesses real-world lifestyle interventions to help delay or prevent the costly chronic disease that affects nearly 26 million ... > full story -
Would You Stop Eating out to Lose Weight?
January 10, 2012 Going out to eat has become a major part of our culture. Frequently eating out and consuming high-calorie foods in large portions at restaurants can contribute to excess calorie intake and weight ... > full story -
How Poor Maternal Diet Can Increase Risk of Diabetes: New Mechanism Discovered
January 6, 2012 Researchers have shown one way in which poor nutrition in the womb can put a person at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other age-related diseases in later life. This finding could lead ... > full story
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