Archive for May, 2009

Hauser case brings up issue of parents’ rights

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Who has the right to make decisions about a child’s medical needs–the parents, the doctors, or the courts? Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

In NFL, Fitness Protects the Heart

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

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Weight Loss Tune-Up

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Ninety-three million Americans are obese. When diet and exercise don’t work, 200,000 will turn to gastric bypass for help. But what happens when gastric bypass doesn’t do the trick? A new procedure that “tunes up” the weight loss process may be the answer. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

FDA says music, images in drug ads distract viewers

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Prescription drug advertisements have drawn fire for portraying healthy-looking, smiling patients while explaining benefits, and then rushing through or providing distractions when required risk information is given. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Obesity linked to flu severity

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Experts say the problem could be that obesity prevents people from breathing deeply–a factor that also puts women in the third trimester of pregnancy at risk. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Quick pep talks help with weight loss

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

New Zealand researchers say short, bi-weekly meetings may be as useful for dieters as expensive and intense weight-loss programs. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Cholesterol drug cuts amputation risk for diabetics

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

The cholesterol drug fenofibrate (Tricor/Lofibra) appears to reduce the risk of toe and foot amputations, researchers say. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Time in the sun may cut elderly’s heart, diabetes risks

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Experts say spending more time in the sun may help seniors cut their risk of heart disease and diabetes because sun exposure helps the skin make vitamin D. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Higher fitness levels lower heart, death risks

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

New research suggests that staying healthy means a quality life that lasts longer. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Study: Cholesterol meds prevent second stroke

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

A new study strengthens previous research that showed statins were effective at preventing a second stroke. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News