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Why type 1 diabetics avoid exercise

November 27th, 2008 - 6:48 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 27 (ANI): A new study has revealed that majority of diabetics avoid physical activity because they worry about exercise-induced hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and severe consequences including loss of ...

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Positive environment can help treat drug addiction

November 24th, 2008 - 5:45 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 24 (ANI): A new study has shown that positive and stimulating environmental conditions make it easier to treat cocaine addiction. This is the first time, researchers from the Institut de ...

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Living to be a 100 can be a pretty depressing affair

November 24th, 2008 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 24 (ANI): Most elderly people, who make it to 100 years, suffer from depression that is poorly understood and under diagnosed, according to a new study. The centenarians face numerous ...

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Exercise, veggie-rich diet improves elderly cancer survivors health

November 19th, 2008 - 3:17 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): Regular exercise and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help improve body weight and physical function in elderly cancer survivors, says a new study. According to ...

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Physical activity post bariatric surgery perks up weight loss, quality of life

November 18th, 2008 - 12:10 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, November 18 (ANI): Increased physical activity after bariatric surgery helps patients drop more weight and improve their quality of life, reveals a new study. According to experts at The Miriam Hospital''s ...

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A 15-minute brisk walk can curb chocolate cravings

November 12th, 2008 - 12:06 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 12 (ANI): Cant get enough of chocolates even while youre on a strict diet? Well, dont lose heart, for your weight loss plan can still be a success all ...

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Regular exercise, calcium-rich diet can cut metabolic syndrome risk

November 7th, 2008 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): Regular exercise and a calcium-rich diet can effectively reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome, which is linked to heart disease and type 2 diabetes, say researchers. The researchers ...

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Lack of exercise can lead to fatty liver disease

October 30th, 2008 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): The initial excitement of joining a gym and being regular often dies, and people start coming up with innovative excuses to miss their exercise routine. Now, according ...

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Recommended exercise for children may not fight obesity: Experts

Recommended exercise for children may not fight obesity: Experts

October 11th, 2008 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Oct 11 (ANI): A daily dose of one hour of moderate exercise for children recommended by health experts may not be enough to tackle the rising problem of childhood obesity, ...

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Obese women suffer from exercise phobia

October 6th, 2008 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Oct 6 (ANI): Obese women might be suffering from a phobia of exercise, driven by the feeling of self-consciousness that prevents them from being physically active, say researchers. Scientists from the ...

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Finger length indicates willingness to workout

September 17th, 2008 - 1:14 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Sept 17 (ANI): Lacking the motivation to go for a run or hit the gym? Please check your fingers, for according to a new study, theres a direct correlation between ...

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Teens” pals can affect their weight

September 14th, 2008 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Sept 14 (ANI): Do you have a big belly? Well, one of the key reasons behind the extra flab could be your friends, says a new research, which has found ...

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Calcium, exercise keep old bones strong

September 13th, 2008 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS -
London, Sep 13 (IANS) Bones become brittle with age, but a calcium rich diet combined with some exercise can go a long way to strengthen them, even after 70 years."Older people in ...

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Physical activity linked to dramatically decreased tobacco consumption

August 26th, 2008 - 3:35 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Aug 26 (ANI): A new study suggests that physically active adolescents are less likely to smoke than their non-active counterparts. In a study involving 3,000 Spanish adolescents, Professors Pablo Tercedor, ...

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Flavour enhancer MSG use linked to obesity

August 14th, 2008 - 12:33 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Aug 14 (ANI): A new study has found that people who use monosodium glutamate, or MSG, as a flavour enhancer in their food are more likely to be overweight or ...

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Flavour enhancer MSG linked to obesity

August 14th, 2008 - 12:30 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) People who use monosodium glutamate or MSG to spice up their food are more likely to be overweight than others, though their physical activity and calorie intake are ...

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Lifestyle messages can reduce incidence of Type-2 diabetes

August 11th, 2008 - 11:08 am ICT by IANS -
Sydney, Aug 11 (IANS) Intensive lifestyle changes can delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Researchers studied the effects of 12 key lifestyle messages, bearing ...

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Delhi student beaten by teacher for using RTI

August 7th, 2008 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Using the Right to Information Act (RTI) to know his examination marks proved costly for an 18-year-old student of a government school when he was allegedly brutally ...

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Voluntary physical activity seems not to reduce anxiety, depression

August 5th, 2008 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Aug 5 (ANI): They say exercising is a good way to cheer up your mood, but a new research has challenged this notion by suggesting that voluntary physical activity does ...

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Office of the future boosts weight loss

August 2nd, 2008 - 12:56 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, Aug 2 (IANS) The office of the future is not only fully functional, it also boosts weight loss and maintains health. Endocrinologist James Levin conceived and innovated the office and then ...

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The magic formula to keep off extra flab forever

July 30th, 2008 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI -
New York, July 30 (ANI): Walked miles, gulped every pill available in the market but still not successful in your bid to lose weight? Well, dont fret it, for health experts ...

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Eating disorders more common among sportswomen

July 29th, 2008 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, July 29 (IANS) Undergraduate women who exercised regularly or took part in sports experienced eating disorders more frequently than non-exercising women. A recent study conducted among 274 women undergraduates from a ...

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The magic formula to keep off extra flab forever

July 29th, 2008 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI -
London, July 29 (ANI): Walked miles, gulped every pill available in the market but still not successful in your bid to lose weight? Well, dont fret it, for health experts have ...

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Older adults contributing to healthier environment

July 23rd, 2008 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, July 23 (IANS) Elderly people who volunteer for environmental protection are likely to find the activity physically and mentally stimulating, according to a recent study. Post retirement volunteerism provides opportunities for ...

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Older adults contributing to healthier environment

July 23rd, 2008 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, July 23 (IANS) Elderly who volunteer for environmental protection are likely to find the activity physically and mentally stimulating, according to a study. Post retirement volunteerism provides opportunities for social integration ...

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Exercise not the ”perfect” answer to dementia

July 20th, 2008 - 11:04 am ICT by ANI -
Washington, July 20 (ANI): Exercising is a good answer for almost any disease. But, when it comes to dementia, a group of researchers say that, at the moment, physical activity is ...

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Most adults unaware that activity cuts colon cancer risk

July 20th, 2008 - 10:56 am ICT by ANI -
Washington, July 20 (ANI): While colon cancer is considered to be preventable, a new study has cited that parents may not always be informed by primary care doctors that increased physical ...

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Exercise helps prevent brain shrinkage in Alzheimer’s

July 15th, 2008 - 11:50 am ICT by IANS -
Washington, July 15 (IANS) Here's more evidence that regular exercise does all sorts of good -- a new study has found that patients with mild Alzheimer's who exercised had larger brains than ...

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Kids burn 50% more energy playing virtual sports than computer games

July 14th, 2008 - 3:25 pm ICT by ANI -
Sydney, July 14 (ANI): A British study has revealed that playing interactive sports video games like the Nintendo Wii help children burn over 50 per cent more energy than playing sedentary ...

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Be active to reduce your chances of developing cancer (Re-issue)

July 13th, 2008 - 7:32 pm ICT by ANI -
Melbourne, July 13 (ANI): Individuals whore active physically are less likely to develop cancer than their sedentary counterparts, says a new research. The study, led by the Japanese health ministry, surveyed around ...

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