U.S. School Kids Should Get Hour of Exercise Daily: Report

May 23, 2013

THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) — Schools should ensure that kids get at least one hour of physical activity each day to support their health and boost performance in school, according to a new report.
Although previous studies show 60 minutes of vigorous to moderate-intensity exercise daily promotes health and development, it’s estimated that only [...]


Statins May Hamper Workout Results

May 23, 2013

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) — Statins are proven drugs taken by millions to lower their cholesterol, but the medications also could hamper heart patients’ ability to improve their cardiovascular health through exercise, researchers say.
A small group of overweight or obese people were unable to make any significant fitness gains while taking [...]


Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC

May 21, 2013

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) — The overall health of Americans isn’t improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising, a new government report shows.
Released Tuesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and [...]


Sports May Be OK With Defibrillator, Study Says

May 20, 2013

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) — Although people with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are often advised to avoid activities more strenuous than golf or bowling, new research suggests that many people with these heart devices can participate in more vigorous sports.
But, the decision to participate in sports should be made on an individual basis following [...]


Fitness in Middle Age Linked to Lower Cancer Risk Later On

May 16, 2013

Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates. “Fitness is a huge predictor of [cancer] risk,” said Dr. Susan Lakoski, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Vermont, in Burlington. “You need to be fit to protect yourself against a cancer diagnosis in older age.”


Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste

May 16, 2013

There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water. Fifty-eight percent of pool filter samples taken from Atlanta area pools last summer contained E. coli, a bacteria found in human feces.


Have High Blood Pressure? Yoga May Be Natural Remedy

May 15, 2013

People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure — also known as hypertension.


Get Fit in Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says

May 15, 2013

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) — People who are obese or out of shape in their 40s or 50s might think it’s too late to start getting fit, but new research finds that shaping up in middle age lowers the odds for heart failure later in life.
What’s more, the reduction in risk [...]


More Time in Gym Class Equals Stronger Kids

May 11, 2013

SATURDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) — Spending more time in physical education classes helps students develop muscle strength and doesn’t increase their risk of broken bones, a new study finds.
The study included more than 900 girls and boys at a school in Sweden who had up to 200 minutes of physical education a week for [...]


Exercise May Ease Pain of Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests

May 10, 2013

FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) — Exercise won’t exacerbate the pain associated with fibromyalgia, and it may actually improve it, a new study suggests.
Researchers from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., found that engaging in light to moderate physical activity over time could ease symptoms of the condition.
“For many people with fibromyalgia, they [...]



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