‘Eating For Two’ Has Consequences For Mom And Baby

There is more medical evidence that pregnant women should steer clear of advice to “eat for two.” Gaining too much weight is linked with complications at birth, such as pre-eclampsia or requiring a C-section, as well as higher odds that both mom and child will be obese later in life.
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World’s Strongest Boy?

I came across this video from the Bar-barians blog and couldn’t believe it. I think it is great when kids take an interest in fitness. Do you think this is too much or does this kid’s parents have the right idea?
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Weight Loss In Old Age May Signal Dementia

A new study shows that older people who are thinner or are losing weight quickly are at a higher risk of developing dementia, especially if they started out overweight or obese.
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Better Cardiorespiratory Fitness Related To Lower Risk Of Death, Cardiovascular Disease

Persons with higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness have a lower risk of all-cause death and coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease compared to persons with lower levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, according to a new analysis.
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Lifestyle Program For Patients With COPD Is Health And Cost Effective

Patients with moderate COPD were randomized to receive “usual care” or to undergo an interdisciplinary, community-based program that offered an intensive lifestyle moderation phase of four months, during which patients were instructed in detail to perform two 15-minute intervals of pleasurable walking or cycling, and offered instruction in other lifestyle changes such as nutrition and [...]

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Heart Disease Patients Carrying Extra Pounds Do Better, Live Longer

Being overweight or obese is a leading contributor to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated risk factors; however, in patients with established CVD, obesity appears to play a protective role. In fact, data suggest obese patients with heart disease do better and tend to live longer than leaner patients with the same severity of disease.
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Sleep May Be Factor In Weight Control

Could sleep be a critical component to maintaining a healthy body weight? According to new research, body mass index is linked to length and quality of sleep in a surprisingly consistent fashion.
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Diamond Push Up – Try to Do This Friday

The diamond push up is one tough way to attempt to do a push up but it does add a challenge if you are seeking one in terms of push ups. You will be working out your triceps and chest muscles.
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Diamond Push Up - Try to Do This Friday

The diamond push up is one tough way to attempt to do a push up but it does add a challenge if you are seeking one in terms of push ups. You will be working out your triceps and chest muscles.
This is tough but a very cool way to do push ups. It is an [...]

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Older breast cancer patients benefit from chemo

Women with breast cancer in the United States have an average age of 63 when they are diagnosed, and the disease is more common in older women than younger.
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