Archive for November 2009

Parents Overestimate Child Fitness Levels

Seven in 10 parents (71 per cent) think their children are “active enough” but only one in 10 of their children (10 per cent) say they do the recommended amount of exercise, according to a survey out today from British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Nearly 1,000 UK parents with children aged eight to 15 were questioned. [...]

Can a Bad Boss Make You Sick?

Study ties poor supervisors to higher odds for heart attack
By Randy DotingaHealthDay Reporter
(HealthDay News) — If an inept or abrasive boss is ruining your workday, you may be taking that stress to heart, literally.
New research links having a poor supervisor to a higher risk of heart attack, and that’s not all: people who don’t [...]

High-Impact Activity May Be Good for Old Bones

Sampling of senior athletes finds better density with some sports
 

(HealthDay News) — Playing high-impact sports might help boost bone mineral density in mature athletes.
The finding stemmed from a study of male and female athletes, aged 50 to 93, who took part in the 2005 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh, including 560 who competed in [...]

Bilberries may prevent artery hardening, boost heart health

By Stephen Daniells,

Extracts from bilberry may prevent the build up of plaques in the arteries, preventing hardening of the blood vessels and boosting overall heart health, says a new study from France.

A fermented bilberry extract out-performed a standard extract, leasing the French researchers to suggest that yeast fermentation produces new [...]

Don't Make Decisions After You Hear a Sneeze

Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At After witnessing a sneeze, people worry more about flu, heart attacks, accidents and crime, study finds
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter

(HealthDay News) — It may sound hard to believe, but just one sneeze is enough to increase your fear not just of contracting flu, but also of dying from [...]

Flu Fighting Tips

from Integrative Nutrition Blog by Integrative Nutrition

Everyone is talking about the flu, the shot, and whether to get it or not.  There are many ways to boost your immunity during flu season, and avoid getting sick.  The most important thing is to eat a healthy well balanced diet full of whole foods, fruits, and vegetables.  [...]

Blood Sugar by the Clock

Body Clock, Blood Sugar Control Seem Linked Findings could lead to better diabetes treatments, researchers predict

 (HealthDay News) — A strong link exists between the body's biological clock and blood sugar control, say U.S. researchers who conducted lab experiments on mouse and human stem cells, as well as genetically engineered [...]