MOM AND BABY ALIKE BENEFIT FROM EXERCISE
A thoughtful exercise program is good for both mom and baby during pregnancy. We know that women who exercise during pregnancy have less of a chance od developing certain problems like gestational diabetes and they also tolerate labor better and recover more quickly from delivery.
http://health.yahoo.com/news/healthday/momandbabyalikemaybenefitfromexercise.html
OBESITY AND DIABETES IN YOUTH COULD SHORTEN LIFE SPAN
Researchers have found that comprehensive lifestyle changes can prevent a projected decline in the life expectancy of today’s youth
http://americanheart.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=740
DEPRESSION AND TEENS
Stigma keeps teens from depression treatment. Concern about their family’a reaction to their depression is a major reason why teens don’t seek treatment.
http://health.yahoo.com/news/healthday/stigmakeepsteensfromdepressiontreatment.html
STRESS REDUCTION IN JUST FIVE DAYS
Chinese researchers have unlocked the mechanism of an energy mind-body technique that produces measurable changes in attention and stress reduction in just 5 days of practice.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150783.php
ALZHEIMER’S AND EXERCISE
Exercise is important for those with Alzheimer’s Disease. Physical activity should be continued for as long as possible.
http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/guide/alzheimers-exercise
NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH COULD BENEFIT THE ARMY
Article Summary:
Advances in neuroscience research could benefit the Army, particularly in area of soldier training and education.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149736.php
DIET AND FITNESS COACHES HELP CANCER SURVIVORS
Article Summary:
Coaching and coaxing elderly cancer survivors about their need to exercise and eat healthy foods can significantly reduce their rate of physical decline, a new study indicates.
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20090512/diet-fitness-coaches-help-cancer-survivors
COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION IN MENOPAUSE
Article Summary:
Eight weekly sessions including relaxation, cognitive techniques, exercise and diet showed significant reduction in most of the symptoms associated with menopause.
http://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez
BREATHING EXERCISES MAY RELIEVE SLEEP APNEA SYMPTOMS
Article Summary:
Exercising the muscles in the upper airway may help improve the symptoms of moderate obstructive sleep apnea, a randomized trial showed.
http://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/sleepdisorder
EARLY ALZHEIMER”S
Article Summary:
Finding may encourage docs to ‘train’ patients to recall important facts.
BRAIN EXERCISES MAY DELAY MEMORY LOSS
Article Summary:
Engaging in activities that exercise the brain may delay or prevent memory loss, researchers report.
http://www.webmd.com/brain to view entire article published April 29, 2009.
HEALTHY CHANGES CAN PREVENT DIABETES
Article summary:
9 out of 10 new Type II diabetics could be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes, according to a new study.
http://diabetes.webmd.com/news to view entire article published April 2009.
KIDS WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MORE LIKELY LEARNING DISABILITY.
Article Summary:
Kids who have high blood pressure are more likely to have learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
http://www.news-medical.net to view entire article published May, 2009.
