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Moving More May Lower Stroke Risk
July 18, 2013 Here's yet another reason to get off the couch: new research findings suggest that regularly breaking a sweat may lower the risk of having a ... > full story -
Exercise Can Reduce Stroke Risk
July 18, 2013 A new study is one of the first to study the relationship of exercise and stroke in a large biracial cohort of men and women in the ... > full story -
Monitoring Nutrient Intake Can Help Vegetarian Athletes Stay Competitive
July 17, 2013 A balanced plant-based diet provides the same quality of fuel for athletes as a meat-based diet, provided vegetarians seek out other sources of certain nutrients that are more commonly found in ... > full story -
Weight Gain Early in Pregnancy Means Bigger, Fatter Babies
July 16, 2013 A researcher cautions against too much weight early into pregnancy, which leads to larger, chubbier ... > full story -
Fat in Organs and Blood May Increase Risk of Osteoporosis
July 16, 2013 A new study has found that obese people with higher levels of fat in their liver, muscle tissue and blood also have higher amounts of fat in their bone marrow, putting them at risk for ... > full story -
Exercising During Pregnancy Reduces the Risk of High Birth Weight Newborns and of Caesarean Delivery, Study Suggests
July 16, 2013 Researchers found that moderate-intensity exercise three times a week during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy halves the risk of having a newborn baby with macrosomia (weighing over 4 ... > full story -
Drug Candidate Leads to Improved Endurance
July 14, 2013 Scientists have shown that a drug candidate significantly increases exercise endurance in animal ... > full story -
Location of Body Fat Can Elevate Heart Disease, Cancer Risk
July 10, 2013 Individuals with excessive abdominal fat have a greater risk of heart disease and cancer than individuals with a similar body mass index who carry their fat in other areas of the body, according to a ... > full story -
Glued to Your Cell Phone? Research Suggests It May Reduce Your Physical Activity and Fitness
July 10, 2013 Today's smartphones allow for increased opportunities for activities traditionally defined as sedentary behaviors, such as surfing the internet, emailing and playing video games. However, researchers ... > full story -
Losing Weight Over the Phone
July 9, 2013 Weight loss interventions delivered via conference calls by primary care provider staff are effective, according to new research. An intensive lifestyle intervention, proven to help people lose ... > full story
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