DALLAS (UPI) — Survivors of childhood leukemia or brain tumors are more
at risk for strokes later in life, according to a U.S. study.
Archive for July, 2006
Every day, Americans across the country hear repeated warnings about the
grave dangers of obesity. As waistlines expand, chronic diseases have
increased as well, and recent research shows that obese adults have a
higher risk of premature death. Paradoxically, obesity has little effect
on the life
Organized sports are a part of the American culture from football to baseball to basketball.
Congratulations! You just had a baby. About six years ago this month, I’d just had a baby too and I have to admit, one of the first things I thought about after I got some of my energy back was how do I get back into shape.
Sometime between week 6 and week 12 after the baby is born, you may be looking to ramp up your walking program. Here are some tips that can help you ramp it up. Be sure to not miss any follow-ups with your ob-gyn and listen to your body.
DURHAM, N.C. (UPI) — Women with systemic lupus erythematosus face
increased risks of death, infection, clotting and complications when
they become pregnant, finds a U.S. study.
WASHINGTON (UPI) — When it comes to health advances, U.S. women want
universal health coverage instead of a cure for a disease, a survey
finds.
Of all the fitness equipment, doodads, gadgets, videos and more that are available out there to us to use, the greatest of our fitness essentials is our mindset. Our mindset helps to determine our success, our perseverance and our ability to adapt ourselves to our fitness programs.
Hey there, do you have a minute? I want to talk to you a sec about all the crazy running we do. Recently, I was talking to a friend of mine and she told me – emphatically – that I needed to take a three-day weekend and just shut it all down.
The prevalence of obesity has doubled over the past 2 decades. Coincidental to this rise in obesity, the prevalence of vitamin C deficiency has tripled among Americans: ~20% of U.S. adults are vitamin C depleted. We have preliminary evidence that vitamin C status favorably influences fat and exercise performance. This research examined the relationship between plasma vitamin C concentrations, markers of adiposity, and adiponectin concentrations.