MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'exercise'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:45:35 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182057&cid=t_91700_122_f&fid=34736&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FChannelN-PodcastsPoweredByOdiogo%2F%7E3%2F70_d3_OsOXE%2F Exercise as a Preventive or Disease-Modifying Treatment of Dementia A neurologist reports on the newly published article “Physical Exercise as a Preventive or Disease-Modifying Treatment of Dementia and Brain Aging,” Ahlskog et al, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2011. Their meta-analysis found that exercise affects brain health in animal models, and suggest it can modify cognitive outcomes with normal aging and perhaps reduce the risk of neurodegenerative disease like dementia. Physical (as opposed to mental) exercise is recommended. Although the amount and type of exercise has not been completely assessed, patients are being counseled to practice regular vigorous exercise. DOI: 10.4016/33263.01. (Source: Channel N) Channel N blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182057 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:51:31 +0100 5182057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181804&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthree-common-ailments-that-can-be-treated-with-regular-exercise%2F2011.08.31 It’s Wednesday, so I would like to tell you about some cool things I learned this past week about the science of how exercise can be used as a treatment for three common ailments. First, some background about exercise: The great thing about exercising every day that you eat is that this magic potion is not a shot or a pill. It does not involve a doctor burning or squishing anything in your body. There are no HIPAA forms, no insurance pre-certifications, and not even a co-pay. It’s as we say, easy and free. And drum roll please…exercise is active—not passive. Here’s the Mandrola take on how exercise might treat three specific medical conditions: (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Dr John M* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181804 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:00:42 +0100 5181804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169541&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fexercise-now-benefit-later.html If you’re waiting for the “right time” to start working out more, don’t delay. The earlier you start exercising, the more likely you are to maintain physical performance and strength in older age, suggests a study out this week in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Researchers in England and Australia analyzed self-reported exercise levels of approximately 2,400 British men and women at ages 36, 43 and 53 followed since their birth in the month of March,1946. In 1999, when all the participants in the study were 53 years of age, the researchers measured their grip strength, standing balance, and how long it took them to rise from a chair as indicators of strength and physical performance. Grip strength is a measure of upper-body muscle condition. Chair-r... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169541 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:55:00 +0100 5169541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158965&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fbarefoot-running-shoes-are-they-for-you.html Are you thinking about buying a pair of “barefoot-running” shoes, like those introduced this week by Adidas, but wonder if they really live up to the hype? We asked our exercise experts what they think of the suddenly popular trend. Barefoot running shoes—which have thin rubber soles that fit over feet like gloves, with a slot for each toe—allow you to run with the same mechanics as if you were barefoot. And they offer some protection from abrasions, punctures, and stubbed toes. But it's unclear whether the barefoot-running style—in which you're more likely to land on the balls of your feet than the heels—offers any advantages. In theory, it could lead to less hip and knee twisting and have less of an impact on joints. But it might also lead to short... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158965 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:15:00 +0100 5158965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158997&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-athletic-heart-how-it-functions%2F2011.08.24 It may seem a little formal to say this, but I would like to start by stating my goals for today’s post: Introduce the concept of the athletic heart; Touch upon the notion of sudden death of the athlete; Explain what an ECG really is, and how it may help diagnose heart disease; Review a recent study about the common ECG variant seen in athletes…Early repolarization. Intro: The adaptations of the human heart never cease to amaze me. Physical training transforms our hearts into high performance engines. Repeated sessions of interval training, combined with longer aerobic efforts, and sprinkled with adequate rest maximize our ability to keep pressure on the pedals, or run the sixth mile of the 10k at the same pace as the first, or for you swimmers, to keep getting back to the wall on th... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158997 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:00:14 +0100 5158997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159439&cid=t_91700_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fo71YDxEQEUA%2F We just noticed that the Alliance for Aging Research offers an excellent list of references on Brain Health Research, organized in these 10 sections below. Enjoy! #1 Nourish Your Noggin: Eat a Brain Healthy Diet #2 Use It or Lose It: Stay Mentally Active #3 Work Out for Your Wits: Exercise and Keep Fit #4 Interact with Others: Stay Social #5 Rest for Restoration: Get Plenty of Sleep #6 Unwind for Your Mind: Manage Your Stress #7 Guard Your Gray Matter: Protect Your Head #8 Think Overall Health: Control Other Conditions #9 Give Your Brain a Break: Avoid Unhealthy Habits #10 Understand Your Risk: Consider Your Genes Related articles: The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Brains Debunking 10 Brain Myths (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159439 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:52:32 +0100 5159439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158971&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fmarriage-and-divorce-linked-to-weight-gain.html Men tend to pack on the pounds after getting divorced, women after getting married. That’s according to research presented this week at the American Sociological Association’s 106th Annual Meeting. Researchers at Ohio State University used data on 10,071 people surveyed from 1986 to 2008 to determine weight gain in the two years following a marriage or divorce. Men who got divorced were more likely to gain a lot of weight—more than about 21 pounds—than those who stayed married. Women on the other hand were more likely to add a lot of weight after they got married. For both genders, the weight gains were most notable in people older than 30. Other research suggests that married men are healthier than unmarried ones in other ways as well, though researchers aren&#... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158971 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:55:00 +0100 5158971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159935&cid=t_91700_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FBan6gUQYTTc%2F Recently I wrote about how you can start closing the gap between the life you are living and your best life . . . but I received some reader complaints. Desire to live their Miracle Question life? Check. Ideas and solutions to start closing the gap? Check. Energy to get their plan (and butt) into action? Not so much. And this is a valuable lesson. Inspiration and desire are only part of what is needed to close the gap, which is why desire + diet is the formula for success. Without physical and mental energy, it’s impossible to put the plan into action. This is why feeling good, having energy, and being healthy are so critical to living your best life. So, how healthy are you? Jumping on the scale can give you some indication. Analyzing your body fat percentage is another option. Mayb... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159935 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:00:39 +0100 5159935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159896&cid=t_91700_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fself-behavior-modification.html So as I work on getting in shape, I worry about maintaining motivation. There have been a number of failed attempts prior in my (not that long) life and I'd rather not fail again. So I am busting out behavior modification all over myself to make it work. There are some great tips here, and I've listed out some of my other methods of personal mind control. (not necessarily in any order) 1) Visibility-I want to be reminded of my goals and what I know I should be doing. So everything stays visible. My box of exercise gear (yoga stuff, balance stuff, aerobics shoes) is right beside the TV, so I always see it. If there's an exercise DVD that I want to concentrate on, I'll prop the case up by the xbox so it's easily seen. We have no garage at the moment, so the bikes are sitting right beside th... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159896 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:09:00 +0100 5159896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139733&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbook-review-food-truths-food-lies%2F2011.08.18 Food Truths, Food Lies, written by family physician Eric Marcotte, M.D., may be the most refreshingly evidence-based diet book of the decade. You will not find a single mention of super-foods, magical berries, or supplement “must-haves” in the entire book. What you will find is the cold, hard truth about why many Americans are overweight, and what it takes to become a healthy eater. Marcotte writes for the average American – his simple language, matter-of-fact tone, and regular reminders of what the reader has learned, make for a quick and memorable read.  Although it’s clear that Marcotte has carefully distilled his dietary advice from the scientific literature, he refrains from burdening the reader with too many footnotes and references. Instead, he has created ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139733 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:00:45 +0100 5139733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139657&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008245.html Even if the exercise was of light intensity just 15 minutes of exercise a day was found to extend life expectancy 3 years among Taiwanese. HOUSTON -- Taiwanese who exercise for 15 minutes a day, or 92 minutes per week, extended their expected lifespan by three years compared to people who are inactive, according to a study published today in The Lancet. "Exercising at very light levels reduced deaths from any cause by 14 percent," said study senior author Xifeng Wu, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Epidemiology. "The benefits of exercise appear to be significant even without reaching the recommended 150 minutes per week based on results of previous... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139657 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5139657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139722&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fexcess-weight-not-always-unhealthy.html A new study has added to the evidence that when it comes to longevity, being healthy is more important than being thin. Researchers at Toronto’s York University and other institutions looked at data from 5,453 obese men and 771 obese women who took part in the ongoing Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study in Dallas. For comparison, they also examined data from more than 23,000 normal-weight people in the same study. They grouped the obese individuals into four categories, or “stages,” based on their overall health and whether they had risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, or a mental-health condition. Obese people who had moderate or severe risk factors or coexisting illnesses had a substantially greater risk of dying during the st... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139722 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:35:00 +0100 5139722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130739&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2F15-minutes-of-daily-exercise-lowers-risk-of-death.html Good news—the bare minimum is good enough, suggests a study published online in the Lancet this evening (or stet) concluding that just 15 minutes of daily physical activity increases your life expectancy by 14 percent, or three years, over your sedentary counterparts. In this large observational study, over 400,000 Taiwanese men and women aged 20 and older participated in a 12-year standard medical screening program, with an average follow-up of eight years. Based on self reports of weekly activity, participants were placed into five categories: inactive, low, medium, high, or very high. Researchers calculated hazard ratios (HR) for mortality risks for every group compared with the inactive group, and calculated life expectancy. Compared with the inactive group, low-activity par... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130739 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:31:00 +0100 5130739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107599&cid=t_91700_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F09%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-9-2011%2F On most days, I try to live healthy. Healthy for me means a combination of whole foods (none of that processed stuff), vitamins, walking, some kind of meditative exercise (yoga, tai chi, meditation), getting as much sleep as I can and trying to make myself smile for at least 40-50% of the day. This is a very different picture then where I was ten years ago. My main focus at that time was looking good instead of feeling good. I worked out 6-7 days a week. I highlighted my hair, went out in the sun to get a “summer glow,” and slept at weird times. My eating habits were not the best either. But perhaps the biggest change is that I used to ignore how I really felt and forced myself to do what I thought was “right.” I exercised when I was tired. I took jobs I didn’... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107599 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:04:22 +0100 5107599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107920&cid=t_91700_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fthoughts-on-starting-exercise.html So I've gotten on the exercise train for a first time in a long time. And I have boarded a new train heading somewhere quite outrageous... This is my first announcement in a public forum, but here goes. I intend to compete in a (sprint distance) triathlon next year. I'm not particularly fit at the moment, and can't yet do any of the distances for the 3 disciplines on their own, let alone consecutively. It's a process. My husband has decided to join in the fun, so we are both engaged in these struggles that can be both harrowing and ridiculously funny. There would be plenty of material for a knee-slapping gut-busting book or stand alone blog, but I just don't have time for that (how can I, when I already neglect this blog too often?) so I may share some of these stories in this forum. On ... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107920 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:26:00 +0100 5107920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103337&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhelp-my-diet-is-so-gross-do-i-have-to-do-it-this-way-insights-welcome%2F2011.08.06 I’m feeling rather nauseated today. This is my fifth day of a high-protein, low-fat, low-carb diet, and I have already developed a deep-seated hatred of egg whites. My regimen includes uncomfortable quantities of grilled chicken breast, fat-free cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and egg protein, occasionally garnished with a lettuce leaf or perhaps a blueberry. Just yesterday I had to drink a plastic test tube of liquid protein to meet my goals (see offending product image to the left). It looked like a blood-tinged albumin sample, and tasted like orange flavor crystals with a splash of soy sauce. I know that the scientific literature (if we distill it and perhaps oversimplify it a bit) seems to suggest that there may be a short-term advantage to high-protein diets in terms of weight los... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103337 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 18:36:59 +0100 5103337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103340&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftips-to-beat-the-heat%2F2011.08.06 Dehydrated, cramped, limping? on a bike. Road nationals 2010. People who exercise outdoors face a new threat. It’s unrelenting. Consistent. Inescapable. Perhaps, even more dangerous than distracted or mean motorists. It’s the heat. Gosh, is it hot. If only I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, “Doctor M, you aren’t riding in this heat; are you?” Well…Other than the fortunate souls smart (or lucky) enough to live in cooler climates, most of us are facing an extreme wave of hotness. As a Kentuckian, I live in the epicenter of this summer’s cauldron. Louisville sits in a wind-protected valley alongside the heat sink that is the Ohio River. Think hot and steamy. The excessive heat smacked me hard last evening. Normally, my highly-veined skin and northern European h... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103340 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 14:00:01 +0100 5103340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103526&cid=t_91700_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F05%2Fareyou-a-healthy-woman%2F I’m attending blogger 11 in San Diego. I’m here wearing many “faces”. I’m a blogger, registered dietitan, and speaker. But lately, I think my most important role is an organizer. I’m a passionate advocate for self-care, making sure every day there is time for “me”. We do so much for everyone else that we tend to fall off our own to-do list. Am I right? Been there, Done That This is how I lived most of my life. “is everyone happy? What can I do for you? Yes. Yes. Yes. Of course. Yes. Ok!” What I learned is that I did a lot despite my willingness to focus on me. I was young but felt old. Tired. I wanted to change things. So I did one step at a time.That was Over a decade ago. I changed my perceptive and changed my life. A the end of... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103526 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:35:59 +0100 5103526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096339&cid=t_91700_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F05%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-5-2011%2F You could be doing everything right: seeking therapy, taking medication, living a healthy life. But then someone or something triggers you and your world is thrown upside down. For me, it’s surrounding myself with people and situations from the past. I can conveniently “forget” who I am is not who I was. On many levels, this could be destructive. It’s forgetting that I am an adult when I am with my family or that I am now allergic to seafood when I was not as a child. I know these seem like minor incidences, but put me in a situation like that for a continuous period of time and I begin to lose myself. For you, it could be believing that you are suddenly immune to outside negative influences-that you can spend the entire summer season with a negative relative or fri... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096339 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:41:43 +0100 5096339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086256&cid=t_91700_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F01%2Fare-you-living-vicariously-through-your-kids%2F In his book, The Available Parent: Radical Optimism for Raising Teens and Tweens, psychologist John Duffy, PsyD, talks about an adolescent client named John, who’s a star football player. He’s so good that the local paper predicts that he’ll play in Division I football, and college scouts have already started contacting him. A teenager’s dream, right? Well, unfortunately, John isn’t too keen on football. He plays the sport solely because it’s the only time his father, a famous college football player, pays attention to him.  And John pines for that attention and his dad’s approval. But he also wants to quit football and pursue other interests. Maybe you’ve felt a similar trap with your own parents: not enjoying or downright hating something you’re doing but sticking ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086256 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:45:03 +0100 5086256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069854&cid=t_91700_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FoK94dXpG4Ys%2F Everyone is constantly telling you what to do, from your parents to your friends to the media. Unfortunately hardly anyone tells you that you should be living a healthy life. Don’t be surprised when too much stress, junk food and little exercise take their toll on your body. Keep the following quote in mind the next time you catch yourself indulging in unhealthy habits. “Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” – Edward Stanley That being said…here are 10 simple, effective ways that you can apply right now to live a much healthier life: 1- Stop Drinking Alcohol Alcohol in general is one of the worst things for your body. It damages your organs, drains your energy and contributes to your increase... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069854 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:00:29 +0100 5069854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062243&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftummy-tucks-arent-just-for-lazy-people%2F2011.07.25 Recently at the gym (I workout three to five days a week mostly swimming laps in a pool,) I got into a conversation with a mom about tummy tuck surgery. This happens occasionally when you wear your CosmeticSurgeryTruth.com t shirt to the gym. “I would never get a Tummy Tuck. I would just workout more.” People do not see outside of their own experience very often. This pretty young mom would not benefit much by a Tummy Tuck as she had no “hanging apron” or much lose skin. Many gastric bypass patients or other women not as fortunate after pregnancy to have their bellies “snap back” have changes. And some of them workout several days a week too. Tummy Tuck surgery is not (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Truth in Cosmetic Surgery* (Source: Better... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062243 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0100 5062243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057947&cid=t_91700_180_f&fid=38608&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLifeDev%2F%7E3%2FeOAWCNxwSNI%2F If you’re a runner, you know that there are certain unwritten rules that you use when running on roads. Never run on the side of the road where you can’t see the cars or the cars can’t see you. Sure, there are variations to this rule, but the biggest issue with running on roads with cars is making sure the cars know you’re there. Makes sense, right? A couple weeks ago I took a trip to Arkansas and did some running while I was there. Arkansas is one of the most beautiful states (in my humble opinion). The landscape is hilly and steep, complete with winding roads. It’s really a treat to run on. However, the problem with hilly and steep roads is that oftentimes your view of oncoming traffic is obstructed. In fact, often there were times running where neither side... LifeDev blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057947 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:49:33 +0100 5057947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028189&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Fnfl-players-low-in-vitamin-d-prone-to-injury.html Even big guys need vitamin D, apparently. NFL football players low in the vitamin were more prone to muscle injuries than those with higher levels, according to a recent study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in San Diego. Researchers tested the vitamin D levels of 89 players from a single NFL team during the spring of 2010. Sixteen players experienced a muscle injury during their careers, and their average vitamin D level was 19.9 nanograms per milliliter, slightly below the official cut off for deficiency and well below the 32 ng/mL that some people recommend. There study also found a large discrepancy in the vitamin D levels of white and black players. White players had a mean vitamin D value of 30.3 ng/mL, while black players ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028189 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0100 5028189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008261&cid=t_91700_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FL2VYhTgfLcg%2Fshout-outs.html Doctor Fizzy is the host for this week’s Grand Rounds. You can read this week’s edition here (photo credit). I attended my very first grand rounds as a third year med student. The talk was given by my former pathology professor to a large auditorium packed with students, residents, fellows, and attendings. I don't remember the topic of the lecture, but I do remember this: Midway through the lecture, the professor called on me. In an hour-long lecture, he called on one person out of 200 in the audience, and somehow that person was me. I almost choked on my cinnamon-raisin bagel.   …….. All in all, not my favorite grand rounds. But this week's grand rounds are going to be awesome. I'm dedicating it to all the medical trainees that got humilated during lectures, pimped... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008261 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:44:14 +0100 5008261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997520&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrlindagalloway.files.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fprenatal-1-web.jpg Low cost, prenatal fitness classes. What a progressive thought. The New York City Prenatal Fitness Initiative is a community model that should be replicated on a national scale. A nurse midwife, Marilinda Pascoe and Andrea Bachrach Mata, an aquatic fitness instructor founded a program that offers prenatal water exercise and yoga to low-income pregnant women in North Manhattan and the Bronx at an affordable cost. For 7 weeks, pregnant women will be able to do light aerobics, swim, dance, gentle stretching and exercise for a total cost of $60.00 in a community pool. Not only will these women have fun by releasing endorphins (substances released by the brain that make you feel happy) but they will also be reducing their risks of developing gestational diabetes, obesity and other potential com... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997520 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:00:03 +0100 4997520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992757&cid=t_91700_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F01%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-1-2011%2F Once I got to college, I began to love school. The feeling of working hard and then the instant gratification from all that hard work was awesome! One professor told me I’d be a professional student forever. Of course in the real world, you can work as hard as you want and still feel like you haven’t quite made it. And it’s not just your career, but that gnawing, frustrating feeling could also apply to friendships and romantic relationships too. I realized that the formulas that seem to work in school, working hard = A’s, just didn’t have a place in real life. Sometimes you could drive yourself crazy trying to force pieces of a puzzle that just didn’t go together. In the whole process of going to school and finally getting out of it, I realized it was�... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992757 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:10:08 +0100 4992757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993025&cid=t_91700_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FUzbDmu94AUA%2F In conclusion, eating frequent meals is not the only solution to fat loss. This scientific finding is very important for people who simply can’t consume 6 meals every day, because of their job or their lifestyle in general.   Kate Cotros writes for the Diet Myths And Facts, a blog focused on revealing the truth about various diet and nutrition myths. She seeks to help others lose weight and regain their lost self-esteem.   Related Posts: 3 Proven Ways To Once & For All Defeat Procrastination The 4 Positive Price Points of Leadership   (Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement) PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993025 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:32:57 +0100 4993025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992923&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fexercising-post-breakfast.html While there has been some press lately on how exercising before versus after a meal may affect calories burned and weight management, people with diabetes have additional considerations.  For me, I have generally avoided exercising soon after a meal simply because I'd rather not deal with the conundrum of either taking my normal bolus and crashing from the insulin once it becomes super-active during exercise or underbolusing and then going high early on.  This was especially noticeable with running, and I tried to never have more than 1 U of insulin floating around when I went out the door.  For races or other times when I want to have a meal beforehand, I try to bolus & eat about 3 hours prior to starting to exercise.  Then, I am able to take a full bolus that is p... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992923 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4992923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984448&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fosteoporosis-treatment-with-bisphosphonates-is-exercise-good-or-dangerous%2F2011.06.30 My 86 year-old mother, who is generally in good health, slipped and fell recently and suffered a fractured femur. She was unfortunate to have suffered the accident, but had the good fortune to be discovered quickly, treated promptly and well by the paramedics who responded to her, and then to have a swift and skillful operation by an orthopedic surgeon to repair the fracture. Almost miraculously, she was standing upright (with a considerable amount of pain) the next day and had begun the rehabilitation process. At her age—indeed at any age—a fractured femur is a very significant injury. This past year, I have learned of friends and others who have suffered falls and broken their legs, ankles, or backs, as well as others who suffered “pathological fractures.” The latter group had th... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984448 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:00:00 +0100 4984448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968790&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Ffond-du-lac-at-tour-of-americas.html On day 2 of my diabetes revamp, I seemed to have a bit too much insulin on board.  I had a horrible high that kept me up for an hour overnight--I think it was related to the infusion site--but had settled down nicely by breakfast.  Eating the same meal as yesterday, I rose up but came down a bit low, 58 right before I planned to warm up for the race in Fond du Lac.  (My theory is that since we had such a relaxed conversation on our long drive before the race, I was less nervous than usual. Maybe??)  I ate a granola bar plus a handful of Dex 4 glucose tabs, and turned my pump down so it was only +15% over normal.  My BG was 166 the last time I checked, and was just barely starting to fall again; unfortunately, my CGM stopped working on the line of the race, and sinc... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968790 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:10:00 +0100 4968790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968791&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fsheboygan-bgs-update-on-my-insulin.html Dexcom readings around Sheboygan crit(Update on BGs after major insulin adjustments described in my last post.)  After a bit of a low BG before going to bed last night, I shut off my pump for an hour, which allowed my BGs to creep up to around 200.  The increased basal rates were a bit too much from about midnight until I woke up, as evidenced by a steady but slow drop between those times; but fortunately I landed in a nice spot this morning, right around 100.  I lowered the early morning basal by 0.1 U/hr so hopefully tonight will be better.For the rest of the day, things have worked out pretty well.  The first bump on the Dexcom shown here is my breakfast spike, which came down after about a 20 minute warmup.  I saw "86" with a slight downward trend about an hour... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968791 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:58:00 +0100 4968791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960345&cid=t_91700_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Youthful SkinProper care helps to maintain a healthy and youthful appearance of your skin. With the age it becomes tough to maintain the soft and smooth texture of our skin. Premature aging caused due to pollution or other factors can be controlled. Proper care and maintenance of skin requires some effort. Here are some handy tips that you can add to your lifestyle to get a healthy and youthful look: 1. Water intake Water Is EssentialDrink six to eight glasses of water everyday to maintain your skin’s elasticity. Drinking the required amount of water daily maintains the required hydration, so that the body can function well. It improves the softness of skin. Seven to eight glasses of a day is the minimum requirement of an individual. 2. Sleep well Get adequ... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960345 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:33:32 +0100 4960345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960263&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fadjusting-type-1-diabetes-to-racing.html Often when I travel, it seems like I need to increase my insulin basal rates; but racing this week in Wisconsin has required a surprisingly large adjustment.  Leading up to the start of the series for me, I had my basal rates on increased, "taper" mode, which is what I try to remember to use when I have a rest week in my training, or am tapering my training before a race.  (With a decreased training load, I will need more insulin.)  After arriving in Wisconsin for my first race (Friday),  I turned on my "race day" basal rate profile.  This profile has an approximate 30% increase an hour before my planned breakfast and throughout my races, which are all 30-40 minutes in length, beginning sometime between 11:20 and 11:50 AM.  At other times, the basal rate profi... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960263 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:05:00 +0100 4960263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952829&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fhealthy-fathers-day-gifts-for-every-type-of-dad.html If you’re stumped on what to get Dad for Father’s Day, give the gift that keeps on giving—good health. These gifts are sure to keep the special guy in your life—whatever type of guy he is—looking and feeling youthful. And we’re not talking Botox and body shapers. Active Dad: Consider home workout equipment to help him stay fit. Go small with exercise bands, a stability ball, and dumbbells. Step it up with a set of kettlebells, but first make sure you read our safety advice. Go big with a treadmill. We rated dozens and recommend several. Dapper Dad. Give him a close shave with a brand new electric razor. Our testers found seven smooth operators. Conceal signs of wear and tear with one of the many skin-preserving wrinkle products on the market, but may... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952829 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:50:00 +0100 4952829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934140&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fdoes-tv-raise-the-risk-of-diabetes-heart-disease.html Americans do love their TV time, watching around five hours of programming a day on average. But this most beloved of passive pastimes may exact a high price, with new research linking TV viewing to a raised risk of diabetes and heart disease. It's no secret that spending hours in front of the television isn't the healthiest of habits. Studies show that people are more likely to eat high-fat, high-calorie foods while watching the small screen—perhaps swayed in part by ads for soft drinks, chips, and convenience foods. And people who watch a lot of TV also tend to be less active, as more time on the couch can mean less time for exercise. For these reasons, TV viewing is often blamed as contributing to the rise in obesity in the United States and other developed countries. And it's w... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934140 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:01:00 +0100 4934140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934141&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F06%2Fharbinger-fitness-recalls-ab-straps-due-to-fall-hazard.html WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.Name of Product: Ab Straps exercise equipmentUnits: About 4,169Importer: Harbinger Fitness, of Fairfield, Calif.Hazard: The plastic buckle on the ab straps can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: There were two reported incidents of straps breaking. Both incidents resulted in lacerations to consumers' heads and necks.Description: The recalled product is a set of Harbinger Ab Straps, style 371100 that are hung from an overhead structure... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934141 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4934141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934723&cid=t_91700_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F06%2F14%2FAt-Long-Last-Some-Useful-Rules-About-Sunscreens-But-Questions-Remain.aspx Good things-hopefully-come to those who wait.   That time-worn phrase may well apply to today's announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that they have (finally) updated the regulations as to how sunscreens must be tested and labeled to provide consumers with accurate information as to what is actually inside the sunscreen package.   Why the patience piece?  Because we have been operating for decades in the United States without effective, modern oversight of claims made by some sunscreen manufacturers.  Hopefully today's announcement by the FDA is the beginning of the process to correct that problem.   Too many people believe that what the claims they read on the sunscreen label-with words such as "sun block", water resistant, SPFs approaching 100-ar... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934723 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:01:00 +0100 4934723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945315&cid=t_91700_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FvOrIjDpw9eo%2F You’ve probably heard that certain foods can help your memory improve, and will allow you to think with better clarity. “But what foods are actually considered brain foods?” you may ask. Believe it or not, there are a copious amount of foods that protect your brain, improving how good it’ll work, and can even generate new brain cells. Yes, you read it right… new brain cells! You can still generate new brain cells–even when you’re an adult. A common myth recently espoused that brain cells quit occurring once you’ve reached adulthood, but reputable and prolific new research has debunked this myth. Regardless of how old you are, you can make new brain cells. Keep in mind that all cells need nutrients to continue their growth. This means your brain needs foo... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945315 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:42:20 +0100 4945315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934707&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F06%2Ftour-de-cure%2F Scott, Mari, Heather Have you ever gotten yourself into something you weren’t quite sure you could do?  I got myself very familiar with that feeling this Spring. When we finished the 25-mile Tour de Cure route last year I wasn’t ready to be finished.  I wanted more.  So for the 2011 ride we signed up for the 45-mile course. The weather here this “Spring” (note the quotation marks…) was terrible.  Cold, wet, rainy, overcast.  If you had to paint a picture of depression, any weekend of Minnesota leading up to the ride would have been perfect. Last year, for the 25-mile ride, I went on a lot of training rides with the team before the big day.  This year?  I was on my bike twice.  Completing a 14-mile ride the first time, and a 20-mile ride the second.  T... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934707 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:57:09 +0100 4934707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921426&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fphysicians-who-exercise-are-more-likely-to-encourage-patients-to-follow-suit%2F2011.06.09 Active, healthy medical students are more likely to prescribe physical activity to patients, according to research presented at a meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine. A research team assessed objective markers of cardiometabolic health, including cardiorespiratory fitness and attitudes on physical activity counseling, in 577 freshman medical students in Colombia from 2005 to 2010. Students’ health and fitness were measured by waist circumference, body mass index, fasting glucose levels and lipid profiles, in addition to the 20-meter shuttle run test. Attitudes toward physical activity counseling were gauged through students’ answers to “How relevant do you think it will be in your future medical practice to counsel your patients on physical activity?”... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921426 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:00:00 +0100 4921426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911571&cid=t_91700_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F08%2Fhow-to-do-great-work-and-a-giveaway%2F When you’re on the job, you might feel like the last thing you’re doing is meaningful work. Like you’re stuck in a rut and just going through the motions. Email? Check. Phone calls? Check. Data entry? Check. Meeting? Check. Lunch? Check. More email. More calls. Home. Whether or not your days feel this mundane, you still might not be involved in exhilarating, engaging work that makes you happy. In Do More Great Work, Canadian coach Michael Bungay Stanier — founder of the company Box of Crayons — helps readers “stop the busywork, and start the work that matters.” Specifically, the book features a variety of exercises, which Stanier calls maps, and thought-provoking questions that help readers figure out what their own meaningful work is and how to do more of it. (It... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911571 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:15:12 +0100 4911571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911664&cid=t_91700_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fr6MhbcUATqg%2F Let us highlight a couple of insightful and brief articles in the New York Times and a very powerful analysis in The New York Review of Books; they provide useful clues about Brain Calisthenics, Bilingual Brains, and Debunking Myths on Mental Illness. Brain Calisthenics for Abstract Ideas (NYT): Now, a small group of cognitive scientists is arguing that schools and students could take far more advantage of this same bottom-up ability, called perceptual learning. The brain is a pattern-recognition machine, after all, and when focused properly, it can quickly deepen a person’s grasp of a principle, new studies suggest. The challenge for education, Dr. Kellman added, “is what do we need to do to make this happen efficiently?” Experts develop such sensitive perceptual radar the old-fashi... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911664 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:12:58 +0100 4911664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902485&cid=t_91700_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F05%2Fhow-is-your-happiness-challenge-going%2F Unbelievable as this is, the year 2011 is half over. If you’ve joined the 2011 Happiness Challenge, how are you doing? If you’ve managed successfully to keep even one resolution, give yourself a big gold star. It’s hard to make change; it takes mindfulness, self-knowledge, and self-mastery. I’m often surprised by how hard it is to make even a change that’s pleasant, like my resolutions to Read more or to Jump. Why is it so hard to push myself to do something that I like doing? And yet it is. Have you followed any resolutions that have made a particular difference to your happiness? I’m always so curious to hear what people have tried, and what has worked. For instance, to my surprise, one of the resolutions I most often hear mentioned is… Make your be... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902485 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:58:19 +0100 4902485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902462&cid=t_91700_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FHasCVJ2xj_g%2Fmyplate-size-matters.html The new food “pyramid” was unveiled this past Thursday.  It is now in a much simpler form – a plate.  What I didn’t find defined at the ChooseMyPlate website is the plate size.  (photo credit)   So I googled “standard dinner plate size.”  Here is the answer: It can be helpful to know the manufacturers intended use for an item, but it is important to remember that you can use the item in whatever way that works for you! Dinner plate 10 to 10 3/4" Luncheon plate 9 to 9 1/2" Salad plate 8 to 8 3/4" Bread and butter plate 5 to 7 3/4" (usually about 6") When found, dessert plates are generally somewhere between salad plates and bread and butter plates in size. Dessert plates are not common, so the salad plate doubles as a d... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902462 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 11:45:00 +0100 4902462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893449&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdiabetes-blogger-nearly-passes-out-at-local-gym%2F2011.06.03 The Dexcom said 177 mg/dl and dropping, but after a full 60 minutes of cardio, I expected the graph to show a lower trend. “Whatever,” I said, a little confused because my pre-workout blood sugar was 143 mg/dl.  Felt foggy, but I was a little dehydrated so I figured I needed to get home and relax.  Ignoring the cotton-ball haze I felt encased by, I grabbed my keys and gym backpack from the locker room and walked out into the parking lot.  After trying to get into someone else’s black Honda Civic (forgetting, in my fog, that we replaced my old car for the Mom Car), I put the key in my car’s ignition and sat there for a few seconds. And then a few seconds more. It wasn’t until I was out there for about two full minutes that I thought “Hey, might want to... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893449 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:00:01 +0100 4893449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893700&cid=t_91700_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2Fwhich_exercise_is_supreme.php I get this question often. It's usually followed by "...for getting rid of my belly/thighs/butt/tricep fat"... etc. Regardless of what you are looking to accomplish, that question in its current form is unanswerable.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893700 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4893700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893796&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fdiabetes-basketball%2F Diabetes and exercise is something incredibly hard to manage.  It is difficult to get my blood sugar where I want it for exercise, and even harder to get it to stay there.  For many people, managing blood sugars before, during, and after, is so hard that they just don’t exercise.  I don’t blame them.  It introduces a million new variables. I shot some video during basketball of me checking my blood sugars and talking about what was going through my head at the time. I still ended the day at 277 mg/dl.  Do I blame it on a few too many gulps of Gatorade?  Maybe a temporary basal rate reduction that was too aggressive? Who knows.  I’m extremely lucky that I enjoy basketball enough to keep working through the hard blood sugars to find a way to play.   Diabetes an... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893796 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:33:08 +0100 4893796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883743&cid=t_91700_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FHmvYXZVd7PY%2F The use of a variety of brain training interventions is growing in the area of mental health. Emerging evidence suggests that in the near future targeted brain training may even be used to prevent substance abuse. For example, training working memory may reduce sub­stance abusers’ discounting of long-term rewards and punishments — such discounting is one of the reasons why people susceptible to addictions do not benefit from traditional informational/ educational approaches to drug prevention. Let’s explore some expanding applications of brain training, and much more, in this latest edition of the monthly Sharp­Brains eNewslet­ter. Brain Training and Mental Health ADHD: Brain Training, Neurofeedback, Diet, and More: What can be done to fight ADHD and improve the lives of peo­pl... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883743 Tue, 31 May 2011 11:04:42 +0100 4883743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883761&cid=t_91700_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2F5_simple_fitness_tips_for_losing_weight.php Many people at the beginning of their weight loss journey, want to find easy to implement fitness tips that will help them get started on the right foot. If that's where you're at, there a few things that you need to consider and focus on so that you'll experience positive results as quick as possible. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883761 Sun, 29 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4883761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872079&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fgaining-weight-blame-your-desk-job.html Your 9-to-5 might be making you fat, according to a study out this week in the journal PLoS ONE. It found a strong connection between the increase in the average weight of Americans, and the decrease in job-related physical activity. The researchers looked at physical activity in the work place using two large government sources: the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, and the Current Employment Statistics. They found that in 1960, almost half of Americans worked in jobs that required at least moderate-intensity activity, such as agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. But now that most of us work in service industries such as education, financial services, and trade, only 20 percent of us are that active at work. Today’s average worker burns about 100 fewer j... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872079 Thu, 26 May 2011 21:00:00 +0100 4872079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872360&cid=t_91700_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F05%2F26%2FTomorrow-is-Dont-Fry-Day-So-Remember-To-Stay-Safe-In-The-Sun-%28And-Remember-Its-Not-All-About-Sunscreen%29.aspx Here comes the sun...    Summertime means--for many of us--more time outdoors in the sun, whether it be a vacation at the beach, walking along a country road, or working on our lawns and gardens. It also means thinking about skin cancer prevention-which is much more than using gobs of sunscreen to protect yourself from getting burned in the sun.   This Friday is "Don't Fry Day", sponsored by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention along with a number of collaborating organizations (including the American Cancer Society).  "Don't Fry Day" is designed to remind people that it's ok to have fun in the sun, so long as you pay attention to your skin while enjoying the great outdoors.   Being sun-safe isn't all that difficult.  It's really a matter of remember... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872360 Thu, 26 May 2011 15:59:00 +0100 4872360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872082&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fbrisk-walks-may-help-men-with-prostate-cancer.html Men diagnosed with prostate cancer may do better if they regularly take brisk walks for at least three hours a week, research shows. Prostate cancer affects more than 2.2 million American men. Yet despite this, we know very little about what causes it, or whether there’s much you can do to avoid it. Recently, researchers discovered that men who continue to exercise vigorously after being diagnosed with prostate cancer may live longer than those who don’t. But they were suspicious of the result—did it just mean that men who were sicker with prostate cancer were stopping their exercise regimen due to their illness? They re-ran the study, looking at all types of cancer progression, including things like raised PSA levels, which don’t actually cause symptoms. They ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872082 Thu, 26 May 2011 11:00:00 +0100 4872082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862531&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F05%2Fare-toning-shoes-unsafe-reports-of-injuries-raise-concern.html Ads for Skechers Shape-ups and similar toning shoes suggest they can help give you a firm behind and shapely legs. But our recent analysis of complaints to the Consumer Product Safety Commission's new product complaint database suggest the shoes could send you to a doctor’s office or even an emergency room. We looked at complaints reported since the database started, on March 11, 2011. As of May 22, 2011, 36 people reported injuries associated with toning shoes. That’s more than for any other single type of product in the database. Most of the reported injuries were minor, including tendinitis and foot, leg, and hip pain. But 15 of the reports were of broken bones, some requiring surgery. Why so many reported injuries? Our medical experts explain that these type of toning sho... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862531 Wed, 25 May 2011 11:00:00 +0100 4862531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862530&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fas-sales-of-toning-shoes-mount-so-do-injuries.html Forty-five minutes after she put on her new toning shoes, and just a few days before her vacation to Mexico, Sandra Yellin stepped awkwardly and felt a sharp pain in her left foot as she made the short walk from her office desk to the copier. A trip to the emergency room confirmed the worst: the medical-office manager from Westchester, N.Y., and my former patient, had broken her fifth metatarsal, the bone on the outer edge of her foot. Instructed to stay off her feet for at least two weeks, she canceled her long-awaited trip. Sandra, like many other consumers, was lured by the hype. She thought that her shoe, an Easy Spirit GALILA, would be ideal for slipping on and off in the airport, and for wearing while sightseeing. After all, it was billed as helping “fight gravity each time yo... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862530 Wed, 25 May 2011 11:00:00 +0100 4862530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4848048&cid=t_91700_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FE5U30HPur8M%2F ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, affects millions of children and adults (up to 5% of children in the US).  More and more evidence suggests that brain training may be key to help these individuals. With this in mind, we put together our most recent articles on the topic to  a) help you better understand what is going in the brain of a person with ADHD, and b) provide you with up-to-date information on what can be done to fight the disorder and improve the lives of people suffering from it. We particularly thank Dr. Rabiner from Duke Uni­ver­sity for writing many of these articles. What is ADHD? What kind of attention is involved in ADHD? ADHD may be considered as a problem in the willful control of attention as opposed to a pure deficit in the ability to pay attent... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4848048 Fri, 20 May 2011 20:02:10 +0100 4848048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4842038&cid=t_91700_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F78Marc1thBc%2F Do you want to lose a few pounds – or a few dozen? Many of us do: in fact, over 60% of Americans are overweight (and other developed nations are catching up fast). You’d think that all the diet pills, diet foods, diet books and diet plans would help. Unfortunately, they don’t seem to be doing much good. I’ve got a long history with dieting: I was overweight as a teen, and I still have to pay close attention to my weight to stop it creeping back up. (I blame a combination of genetics, a mild medical condition, and a fondness for chocolate…) Over the years, though, I’ve learnt about a few tricks that really help. If you give these a go, you’ll find that you can lose weight without having to eat a restrictive diet and without spending hours trying to resist the siren call of... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4842038 Wed, 18 May 2011 04:01:07 +0100 4842038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841736&cid=t_91700_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F5QrUzR8vQNE%2F Laughing feels good. Laughing is indeed good in most cases. A good belly laugh amounts to an aerobic exercise as your blood pressure and heart rate increase, your breathing changes and your diaphragm contracts. Laughing has also been shown to boost the immune system and reduce stress. Laughing is thus good for your brain! Here are two fun ways to take a further look at laughter and the brain : Listen to these laughs and decide whether it is a human or a computer laughing. Try this to find out how much you are stressed. You may be surprised… Enjoy! (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841736 Tue, 17 May 2011 18:59:52 +0100 4841736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841467&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fbudget-treadmills-are-solid-performers-our-lab-tests-find.html A treadmill can be a big investment. Budget models typically cost about $1,000 and premium models can run upwards of $3,000. They can hog valuable real estate in your home, and could become nothing more than a giant clothes hanger. If you’re on the fence about whether to buy one, our latest poll of Consumer Reports readers may set you at ease: We found that the majority of treadmill owners said they actually used their machines as much as—if not more than—they planned. We also tested dozens of treadmills (Ratings available to subscribers) and found 19 models worth recommending, including four Best Buys priced from $800 to $1,900. Our poll of 1,433 Consumer Reports online subscribers who said they owned at least one exercise machine found that just about half of them had ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841467 Tue, 17 May 2011 16:35:00 +0100 4841467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829084&cid=t_91700_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F4nxLYTlQzms%2F Conclusions Aerobic exercise seems to benefit overweight children not only physically but also mentally. These findings mirror the ones observed in the aging population. Aerobic exercise influences cognition through the increase of growth factors such as brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which leads to increased capillary blood supply to the brain and growth of both new neurons and synapses. With childhood obesity on the rise, these are very timely findings. In addition, exercise is a simple solution to increase physical health and mental performance. Something to tell to your school board, over and over! Related posts: Fitter bodies = fitter brains. True at all ages? Exercise as a Treatment for ADHD (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829084 Mon, 16 May 2011 17:59:30 +0100 4829084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828984&cid=t_91700_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F16%2Fgood-perfectionism-versus-bad-perfectionism%2F Although perfectionism undoubtedly brings me suffering and pain, I’ve come to appreciate the snobby part of my personality because it also bear gifts, especially over time. For the last three years, perfectionism has placed me in an okay spot in a terrible economy. Had I not invested so many hours into networking and writing blogs the last five or so years, sometimes on top of full-time employment and other responsibilities, I would not have a job right now. And spending a night or two recently with friends of friends I knew back in high school made me proud of all the therapy and recovery I have done since graduating. Had I not held myself to a high standard back then, I wouldn’t have quit drinking at the age of 18, and may still be hitting the bars at night. Perfectionism can even be... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828984 Mon, 16 May 2011 16:00:07 +0100 4828984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820921&cid=t_91700_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F13%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-may-13-2011%2F Marketers are so good at making it sound like your problems will disappear with a sweep of their magic wand. It could be a pill, the perfect exercise machine, skin cream, a juicer or the latest gadget to cure whatever ails you. And we want to buy into the magic. It’s so easy to want to believe that life’s greatest issues can be cured with a single product or belief. But in most cases, real change takes hard work-deep in the trenches kind of hard. Sometimes we’re not ready to face that change. Believing in easy solutions can feel like an easy remedy when the truth of what we need to do is too great. Are you going through this now? Is there something you have been denying that needs your attention? Hope you’ll take some time this weekend to revisit the things in your ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820921 Fri, 13 May 2011 12:00:01 +0100 4820921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821182&cid=t_91700_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F12%2Fspecial-mefirst-twitter-chat-w-choosecherries-and-scritchfieldrd%2F We all know that an important part of the “Me” movement is setting aside time for taking care of YOU. If you’re exercising (and I hope you are) then you need to fuel that exercise with good nutrition before and after your workout. May is National Runners Month — but even if you don’t run you will benefit from learning how to optimize your performance (and maximize health benefits) from fueling well. The Cherry Marketing Institute is sponsoring a special #MeFirst Twitter party with sports nutritionist (and ultra marathoner) Rebecca Scritchfield, RD (that’s me!) on Monday, May 16 at 8:30 p.m. EST to talk about how your body’s “fuel” plays a key role in managing post-exercise muscle pain and soreness – especially anti-inflammatory foods,... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821182 Thu, 12 May 2011 17:16:11 +0100 4821182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813285&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdo-you-look-good-in-a-bathing-suit-dr-val-offers-summer-fitness-tips-to-abc-news%2F2011.05.11 The weather is heating up, and soon most of us will be back in shorts and t-shirts…  and worrying about looking good in our dreaded bathing suits. I had the opportunity to offer some evidence-based weight loss and fitness tips to ABC News in Washington, DC. You can view the clip or read my summary below: (more…) (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813285 Wed, 11 May 2011 22:51:19 +0100 4813285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803127&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fexercise-improves-diabetes-glucose-control-diabetes-treatments.html People with type 2 diabetes can make a significant improvement to their glucose control by getting just over 20 minutes of exercise a day. It’s long been known that a healthy diet and exercise regimen is an important part of diabetes treatment. Yet most studies of exercise and diabetes have been small, so it’s been hard to see how much exercise people need, and which types of exercise are best. In a new summary of the research, doctors pooled the data to get a better overall picture. The results were encouraging. Taking part in any exercise program that lasted at least 12 weeks improved glucose control. Aerobic exercise (where you get out of breath and push your heart rate up) worked best, but resistance exercise (such as using weights) also worked well. More important th... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803127 Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4803127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794852&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2F7-heart-healthy-gifts-for-mom.html If the Mom in your life doesn’t need another picture frame, pan set, or vacuum cleaner, go with something that keeps her smiling, feeling young, and on her toes—the gift of heart health. Here are seven ideas. 1. Go out for Greek dinner. Mediterranean-style food isn’t just delicious, it can be quite healthy, too. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish with some olive oil, nuts, and, yes, red wine, lowers heart disease risk, and might keep depression, type 2 diabetes, and possibly Alzheimer’s disease away, too. 2. Give a fruit basket. It’s a no-brainer, eating a wide variety of fruits is an easy way to protect the heart. In a recent study, women who ate dried apples every day for a year lowered their LDL (bad) cholesterol by 23 percent, in... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794852 Sat, 07 May 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4794852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794816&cid=t_91700_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F06%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2011%2F This article reports on a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled clinical trials (RCTs) assessing associations of structured exercise training regimens (aerobic, resistance, or both) and physical activity advice with or without dietary cointervention on change in haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in type 2 diabetes patients. The article concludes that structured exercise training that consists of aerobic exercise, resistance training, or both combined is associated with HbA1c reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes. Structured exercise training of more than 150 minutes per week is associated with greater HbA1c declines than that of 150 minutes or less per week. Physical activity advice is associated with lower HbA1c, but only when combined with dietary advice. Filed under: A... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794816 Fri, 06 May 2011 12:53:30 +0100 4794816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794819&cid=t_91700_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F06%2Fnursing-times-2011-vol-107-no-17%2F Fade Fave: Pelvic floor health: information for teenagers Fade Skinny: Young women were involved in developing a leaflet about pelvic floor awareness with the aim of maintaining and improving pelvic floor health. Contact the Library for a copy of this article Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Focus Group, Health Promotion, Leaflet, Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise, Teenagers (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794819 Fri, 06 May 2011 11:08:18 +0100 4794819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789522&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fsloppy-evenings-low-blood-sugars-guilt-and-fear%2F This has been an active week for me. It feels good. My body feels good. Four days of basketball, with one seriously kick ass weight session afterward. Four days of tossing a football around with my son and shooting baskets with my daughter. One short bike ride back home after taking my old pickup truck to the repair shop. As far as exercise, I’m doing it. And it feels good. But I get sloppy in the evenings. High carb foods combined with estimated carb counts and ballpark boluses PLUS a lot of exercise and activity equals an evening full of lows that leave me feeling fat, guilty, foolish, frustrated, helpless, stupid, and scared. The first low blood sugar I treat with glucose tabs. But because I’ve been so sloppy with my insulin dose, they are not enough to do the trick. So I ha... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789522 Fri, 06 May 2011 06:53:22 +0100 4789522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789496&cid=t_91700_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fw_kFMbC1EqE%2F Mother’s Day is coming up, and here at Blisstree we’ve been talking a lot about why we’re thankful for our Moms. They taught us to eat, drink, walk, talk; and at least in our cases, they’ve imparted some important health lessons, too. So before we take our moms to brunch and shower them in (healthy) gifts this Sunday, we’re taking some time to share those important lessons with you. Today, Blisstree’s Associate Editor Christine Estima shares how her mom’s difficult divorce taught them both a thing or two about health: In the early 90s, my mother went through a bitter divorce. I think she tried to hide how bad the situation was from my sister and I, by proclaiming that her and my father were still friends, and things were being split evenly and swi... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789496 Wed, 04 May 2011 20:32:04 +0100 4789496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789498&cid=t_91700_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FjW1dyNRah-E%2F We talk big about getting outside for exercise and spending time in the great outdoors, but the reality, at least for us city-dwellers, is that a lot of our outside-time is spent on ugly, grey, dirty streets. Instead of smiling, happy people taking in the scenery on slow, meditative walks, we mostly see people plowing through the streets with their heads down and headphones on: Hardly the restorative health boost we wish our outdoor experience could be. But GOOD recently asked readers to submit photos of happy stuff in the street, which reminded us that it’s not only off-road trails and trees that are worth getting outdoors for. Occasionally, a car plastered in Post-It notes that say “I Love You” or funny graffiti makes us smile, and that’s worth a jog, bike, or wal... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789498 Wed, 04 May 2011 15:18:44 +0100 4789498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789201&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FDTxWXyRdzdU%2F It’s often been said that if exercise were a pill, it’d be a mega-blockbuster, given the positive health effects  — from lower cholesterol to improved cognition to longer lifetimes — to which it’s been tied. An editorial just published in the Journal of the American Medical Association says research supports consideration of a wider policy of reimbursing for structured exercise programs, particularly in high-risk groups, such as diabetics. Currently, health-insurance plans don’t treat exercise as medicine; only some plans offer a fitness benefit, usually a partial reimbursement for gym membership. Marco Pahor, author of the editorial and a University of Florida professor and chair of the school’s department of aging and geriatric research, isn&#82... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789201 Wed, 04 May 2011 14:00:12 +0100 4789201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768051&cid=t_91700_109_f&fid=38953&url=http%3A%2F%2Frileyjennifer.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fmental-health-awareness.html Some time ago I wrote an article advocating for more public awareness/fund raising for mental health issues.Today I read an article that discusses the same issue and also advertises for an upcoming mental health awareness event called 'Ride Don't Hide' which is a spinning relay that takes place on May 7. (For details see the RideDontHide site or the CMHA site). From the Ride Don't Hide site: "On August 1, 2010, Michael Schratter left on a one year global journey, cycling 40,000 km, crossing 6 continents and 30 countries, in an effort to bring awareness to mental illness and help shatter the stigmas that surround it. This endeavor is more than cycling trip; it is an international movement for personal rights. Raising awareness, expectations, and funds, Michael Schratter will help shatter th... Psych Scamp blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768051 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:47:00 +0100 4768051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4759058&cid=t_91700_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F04%2F27%2Fwe-need-wellness-policies-to-create-healthy-communities%2F By: Hannah Barker, Dietetic Intern, with assistance from Rebecca This week I participated in a webinar called, “Looking Upstream: How Income, Education and Racial Disparities Shape Health.” Robert Wood Johnson Foundation was the host. The expert panel included: Dr. James Marks from the Health Group at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Paula Braverman from the University of California in San Francisco, David Williams from the Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard University, and Steven Woolf from the Virginia Commonwealth University. We Spend a Lot on Healthcare for Such a Sick Country I learned that the United States spends so much on health care, yet ranks poorly in terms of several health indicators, like infant mortality and life expectancy.  However, the cause of the Unite... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4759058 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:00:44 +0100 4759058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753840&cid=t_91700_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2Factive_pregnancy_benefits_babys_heart.php It's been known for a long time that exercising during pregnancy is beneficial for moms. It prevents excessive weight gain, wards off gestational diabetes, reduces the need for instrument interventions during delivery, makes it easier to return to pre-pregnancy weight and reduces back pain, leg cramps, hemorrhoids... the list goes on. And while fit mom = fit baby may seem logical, and has scientific validity in the first trimester - not much research has been done into long-term benefits for the babies' cardiovascular health. 2 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753840 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4753840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753759&cid=t_91700_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F25%2Funderstanding-research-an-interview-with-mark-young%2F Mark Young specializes in helping individuals learn to understand scientific research.  He has a degree in kinesiology with a minor in psychology from McMaster University in Canada, and he has conducted graduate research in biomechanics and exercise physiology under the guidance of Dr. Stuart Phillips.  Today, he’s an Ontario-based exercise and nutrition consultant. Here are some of Young’s thoughts about how we can understand research better. Correlation and causation are often confused.  How do we clear up the confusion when informing the lay public of this misunderstanding? Given the large amount of research presented to the lay public through the media I honestly think that everyone should be required to take at least one statistics and research design course in high sch... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753759 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:46:15 +0100 4753759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747608&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibrantglow.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fexercise-slows-aging-process-and.html We exercise for many reasons. Some to lose weight and get fit. Others to reduce stress and feel better. Slowing down the aging process doesn't usually come to mind, but it should. Recent studies are finding that exercise can keep cells younger. Specifically, vigorous exercise that breaks a sweat can stop telemeres--the protective caps and very small units of DNA on the ends of chromosomes--from shortening. Aging shortens telemeres because each time a cell divides it cannot completely replicate itself. When a telemere finally gets too short, the cell dies. Shorter telomeres are linked to a wide range of aging-related diseases.Psychological stress can also accelerate telemere shortening. Studies have looked at various stressors, including post-traumatic stress disorder, childhood abuse and c... Vibrant Glow blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747608 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4747608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747761&cid=t_91700_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2Fexercises_that_fit_in_a_studio_apartment.php If you live in a big city, and you're not Paris Hilton, odds are you live in a tiny apartment; at best a one-bedroom, but most likely you're cramped, like a rat in a cage, inside a tiny studio apartment. Eek! So unless your spool coffee table can double as a Bowflex, you probably don't much have room for exercise equipment. But don't fret. If you're just starting on the journey to fitness, here are eight space-saving exercises you can fit in your itty-bitty apartment. And all you need is your body and perhaps a few dumbbells or cans of soup if you want to up your game a bit. 0 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747761 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4747761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724050&cid=t_91700_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FZkidvf57iq0%2F In the past few days you may have come across headlines claiming that weight loss can improve memory. If so, you may be wondering what to make of this. Let’s take a brief look at the study at the origin of these articles. Participants were 109 bariatric surgery patients and 41 obese people (controls) who had not undergone surgery. Bariatric surgery refers mostly to gastric bypass surgery, which creates a smaller stomach and bypasses part of the small intestine. The bariatric patients were enrolled in the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery project conducted, among others, by researchers at Kent State university and Columbia University. The memory of the 150 participants was assessed before the surgery as well as 12 weeks after. Results showed that the memory of the surgery patie... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724050 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:02:03 +0100 4724050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4714826&cid=t_91700_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F14%2Fwhen-physical-exercise-feels-just-like-a-panic-attack%2F Photo credit: Thomas Hawk I’ve had more honest-to-goodness panic attacks in my life than I can count. And by “honest-to-goodness”, I mean the real deal: racing heart, palpitations, nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath, incredibly unsolicited surges of adrenaline…and so on. Simultaneously. Many people — from friends to doctors — told me to start exercising. My friends said it would reduce my stress and help me to sleep better at night. The University of Georgia says it can reduce my anxiety. My doctor told me that getting in shape will reduce heart palpitations and increase my lung capacity. True, true, and true. But here’s the big Catch-22 that kept me from following everyone’s good advice: exercising made me panic. And why? Well, a body ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4714826 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:22:48 +0100 4714826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704613&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FDbBKZaHfffE%2F With obesity, sports injuries and the aging of the baby boomers all driving an increase in osteoarthritis, public health officials are steering patients into self-management programs that use exercise classes, weight management and other lifestyle counseling to reduce pain and disability, today’s Informed Patient column reports. Self-management education has been shown to improve the health of adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis — the degenerative disease of the joints — by 15% to 30% compared to medication alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is in 12 states funding programs that include self-management education. In Missouri, for example, CDC funds go to maintain regional arthritis centers; Beth Richards, director of the Missouri Arthritis & Osteoporo... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704613 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:04:52 +0100 4704613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696977&cid=t_91700_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FpfrilgNNta4%2F I’m not a meditation teacher. I’m not even a very enthusiastic meditator. I’ve averaged about 20 minutes once a week for the past couple of years, and any serious meditator will tell you that’s not enough to really benefit you. Except it seems like it is, because I’ve noticed some benefits that I can’t attribute to anything else. I’m sure I’d get far more benefit if I meditated more regularly (I’m experimenting quietly with doing that). But here’s what I’ve gained even from a rather hit-and-miss practice. Well-known benefits of meditation Everyone who knows much about meditation knows that it helps to decrease negative thoughts and increase positive ones. It trains you to pay attention. It lowers blood pressure, reduces irre... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696977 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:41:38 +0100 4696977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684430&cid=t_91700_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F06%2Fis-your-job-making-you-depressed%2F The other day I wrote a post for Blisstree.com on how to stay productive when you are clinically depressed. I mentioned that, at my rock bottom, I had to take a break altogether from writing, as every time I sat down in front of my computer, all I could do was cry. Moreover, because my concentration was totally so shot, composing a sentence — much less an article — wasn’t going to happen. I took a year off. To heal. Because Eric was gainfully employed at that time, I was able to swing it. Eventually I tip-toed back to the working world. Very slowly. Very carefully. Very deliberately. Because a sudden plunge might have rendered me disabled for another year or so. And I didn’t start with writing, ironically. My therapist advised me to do something in which I interacted with people, a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684430 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:35:39 +0100 4684430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676775&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F04%2Fncaa-athletes-sudden-heart-attacks-deaths-cardiovascular-disease-aha-study.html When you watch the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship basketball game tonight, you'll undoubtedly see some fine young athletes in action. But such seemingly fit young people face a higher risk of death from heart problems than previously thought. That's one of the findings of a study published online today in Circulation. Researchers looked at about 400,000 NCAA athletes age 17 to 23 who compete each year in in sports such as basketball and swimming. In combing through data from news reports, insurance claims and the NCAA, researcher found a total of 273 athletes who died between 2004 to 2008. Of those deaths: 68 percent were identified as medical causes. 45 were related to sudden cardiac arrest events. 27 of the 36 deaths that occurred during or shortly after exer... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676775 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:00:00 +0100 4676775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670354&cid=t_91700_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FypzcqaLqK1w%2F When you are going to the gym on a regular basis, it can be hard to be able to motivate yourself when it comes to doing certain exercises to the intensity that is needed to really feel the strain in your muscles. Here is a list of 7 ways that you can use to motive yourself to be able to get the best out of your time in the gym: 1.    Alter your standard workout routines When you first start a new workout programme, you will find that you have no problems with motivation, as the exercises are relatively new to you but as you cycle through the same exercises on a regular basis, you will find that your effort reduces due to complacency. Even a subtle alteration to the way in which you complete your training routine will help to increase your motivational levels as you brain is having to br... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670354 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:25:01 +0100 4670354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670112&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fphysical-activity-versus-physical-fitness-it-could-mean-the-difference-between-life-and-death%2F2011.04.01 My neighbor Ed was a thin man all his life. He maintained an ideal body weight by combining regular physical activity with a modest intake of calories. He was a “young” seventy year-old who looked the picture of heart health. Ed regularly read the newspaper while walking on his treadmill, he hit a golf ball straighter and longer than his peers, and he wore the same size jeans now than he did in college 50 years ago. What’s more, he bragged about his low blood pressure, normal cholesterol level and perfect blood chemistries. He took no pills. I think he went to his primary care doctor each year just to show off his health. The morning he woke with crushing chest pressure and shortness of air stunned him. “This couldn’t be a heart attack?” he thought. An hour later, minutes after... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670112 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:00:20 +0100 4670112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4652669&cid=t_91700_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fsleep-more-stress-less-to-achieve-your.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4652669 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:03:00 +0100 4652669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642898&cid=t_91700_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F03%2F28%2FDetermiNation-Its-All-About-The-Meaning-When-Winning-Isnt-Everything.aspx Sometimes you read something that just touches you in a special way.  That's what I thought after reading the note below, sent to me by Kimberly McAdams, a colleague at the American Cancer Society.   Kimberly's email found its way to me as a thank you and follow-up for her participation in the Society's recent DetermiNation event in New Orleans.  What made the note stand out was not that she was someone I (along with many others) supported financially and emotionally as she prepared for her marathon, but the points she touched on as she related how her participation impacted her life.  It wasn't just about raising money.  No, it was much more: about how she did this together with friends, how she won the race before she ever finished it (a theme I have echoed in an... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642898 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:50:00 +0100 4642898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636617&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fsurvey-on-exercise-and-motivation.html I am working on a post about what motivates people to exercise.  If you'd like to contribute, please share your thoughts at this poll. Thanks! (Source: Annetics) Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636617 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:29:00 +0100 4636617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636680&cid=t_91700_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fk0jCiEEHO14%2F Grooving to the Clock – 1 Minute Interval Workout Working out can get stagnant and boring if you’re constantly doing the same routine over and over.  It also gets monotonous for your body and muscles; you gain less and plateau quickly.  To get the type of fitness results and body most people are looking for; athletic, muscular and toned, it helps to get your heart rate up while working out, but not only on a treadmill.  The point of this article is to help you get a great workout and maybe even have some fun while you do it! What kind of workout is this? This is a circuit-training workout, but most people are poor personal motivators and before you know it they are sitting at a machine for 3 minutes or socializing for 5.  The point of this workout is to keep you having fun, focused... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636680 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:41:56 +0100 4636680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626976&cid=t_91700_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FvvhWD3rXNUg%2F Every time an article begins with “too much of a good thing can kill you,” my back begins to prickle and twitch. Not because I’m actually concerned about what can kill me, but because already I know to take whatever that fear-mongering article proclaims with a grain of salt. And in this case, it’s Sex, Running and Other Intense Activity Can Be Deadly, which appeared on AOL Health this morning. Forgive me while I roll my eyes. (Cough! BS! Cough!) For those out there who only skim the headlines, this one is likely reassuring: a lack of exercise (and couch-potato-proclivities) is actually a good thing and preventing an untimely demise! People love to hear good things about their bad habits. But a closer read of the article states something that most of us already knew anyway – doing... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626976 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:38:56 +0100 4626976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626830&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdo-democrats-and-republicans-have-different-work-out-regimens%2F2011.03.23 In Washington, even exercise gets political. This morning, the WSJ reported that a small group of Congressmen, primarily Republicans, have embraced the adrenaline-infused exercise regimen that is P90X. They jump, stretch and flex to the tune of Tony Horton, a man who clearly checked the right box on career day. The 90-day results-intensive program celebrates its “I couldn’t move the next day” sensations. On the other side of the ideological spectrum resides the pragmatic approach of the White House. Last month, the NY Times described the regimented, non-boot-campish routine espoused by Mr and Mrs Obama. Our current executive branch favors a personal trainer who likes working people hard, but…”as politely as possible.”  The president adheres to a common sense program of regular... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626830 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:00:28 +0100 4626830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626804&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F03%2Fheart-attack-death-sex-and-exercise.html To help prevent a heart attack after sex (or exercise), exercise (or have sex) more often. That's one implication of a large analysis in the March 22 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Boston researchers who reviewed 14 studies investigating the connection between exercise and sex on heart attacks, coronary syndrome, and sudden cardiac death found a small but statistically significant increase in the risk of all those events in the short term after exercise or sex. The risk was greatest in people who had the least regular exercise-and lowest in those who had the most. In fact, each additional episode of exercise a week was linked to a 45 percent lower risk of heart attack and 30 percent lower risk of cardiac deaths. Now, while the study didn't specifically say that... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626804 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:28:22 +0100 4626804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622456&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FaMBCVw-Tp0k%2Fgoing-wild.php Did you know there is a fitness and nutrition program out there just for women with diabetes, no matter what kind of exercise you already do and no matter type 1 or type 2? Yes! There is! Team Wild is based here in the Denver area, though there are women participating from all over the country - even Canada and New Zealand, too. I just ran through their informative webinar this evening and was both impressed and inspired.Not only do you train with athletic coaches who understand diabetes, you receive diabetes education from professionals who understand athletics, along with peer support - all through interactive webinars and e-mail. With the intricacies of training and meal plans associated with higher levels of exercise, it was suggested during the informative webinar that those... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622456 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:21:17 +0100 4622456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622380&cid=t_91700_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FS5uPzK_6kEI%2F430-pound_sumo_wrestler_completes_the_la_marathon.php On Sunday, 26 year old Ethiopian runner Markos Geneti, finished the Los Angeles marathon in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 35 seconds; winning the race and beating the previous record set in 2009. But Markos picked the wrong day to make history. His accomplishment was overshadowed by Kelly Gneiting, a 40 year old, 430-pound American Sumo wrestler, who completed the marathon in 9 hours, 48 minutes, and 52 seconds.1 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622380 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4622380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636502&cid=t_91700_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.drmalpani.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fwhy-i-admire-women-with-vaginismus-who.html Vaginismus is a surprisingly common sexual disorder which causes a lot of distress and low self esteem. Women with vaginismus feel inadequate and incompetent; and they cannot share their diagnosis or problem with anyone. They feel like freaks - and feel guilty that they cannot give their husband sexual pleasure.Not only does this put a lot of stress on the marriage, the desire to have a baby can often be the last straw which breaks the camel's back ! While the urge to complete the family maybe very strong, they are petrified about the fact that they may need to seek medical attention to achieve this goal. For a woman with vaginismus, even the idea of going to a doctor can cause sleepless nights.The fact that many gynecologists are clueless about this condition can just end up making a bad ... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636502 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 05:04:00 +0100 4636502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610808&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fyour-dog-may-be-your-best-personal-trainer%2F2011.03.18 Earlier this week there was an article in the NY Times by Tara Parker-Pope  –Forget the Treadmill. Get a Dog. — which states in a more elegant way what I have been saying for years now. ……Several studies now show that dogs can be powerful motivators to get people moving. ….. Just last week, researchers from Michigan State University reported that among dog owners who took their pets for regular walks, 60 percent met federal criteria for regular moderate or vigorous exercise. ……. A study of 41,500 California residents also looked at walking among dog and cat owners as well as those who didn’t have pets. Dog owners were about 60 percent more likely to walk for leisure than people who owned a cat or no pet at all. …….. I have called my dog Rusty my personal traine... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610808 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4610808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605996&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FiOouEILybzk%2Fdiabetes-now-versus-2025.php I know you all know that diabetes treatment costs a lot. Well it looks like it may cost much more in the future, have a look at this animation. It starts with the cost by state for 2010 and then shows the estimated costs of diabetes (mostly type 2) treatment by state for 2015 and 2025. The redder states have higher incidences of diabetes and higher costs. Watch it through a few times to see how dramatically the US changes.The data comes from The Institute for Alternative Futures. Their work was commissioned by Novo-Nordisk, a diabetes drug company. Even if you reduce the estimated amounts, the figures are really huge about $295 billion for just the top ten states. The total estimated costs for the country? $514 billion in medical and non-medical costs. The US Census (PDF) estimates the tot... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4605996 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 04:19:23 +0100 4605996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626818&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F03%2Fstart-exercises-early-for-successful-knee-replacements.html How soon would you expect to be starting your rehab exercises, after having knee replacement surgery? If you thought you’d need a couple of days resting up in bed before even contemplating exercise, think again. Getting active again soon after surgery cuts the risk of getting complications such as blood clots in the veins. But research shows it may also benefit your new joint. A study published in Clinical Rehabilitation compared people who started supervised exercises within 24 hours of their procedure, with people who waited for 48 hours before starting the same exercise regime. Everyone had 45 minutes of exercise a day, with the same exercise therapist, until they were ready to go home. The results were clear. People who started exercises right away were able to go home from the hospi... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626818 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:18:49 +0100 4626818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600579&cid=t_91700_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F16%2F10-reasons-why-someone-in-therapy-may-not-be-getting-better%2F A few months ago I was called to be an expert witness at the county court. Not my favorite thing to do. What makes it hard is the tendency lawyers have to ask complex questions and expect a “Yes” or “No” answer. I have learned to slow myself down, detach myself from the process, and be absolutely truthful while remaining as unprovoked as possible. Otherwise it is an exhausting exercise. One question did get me going, though. It revolved around whether or not a person can change and what causes a person in therapy to improve or not improve. The conversation below is a dramatic re-enactment of real events… Lawyer: Under what circumstances does a person in therapy not get well? Me: Are you assuming the therapist is perfect? Because one reason a person does not i... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600579 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:35:35 +0100 4600579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600565&cid=t_91700_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F-BhkE6Z5Lno%2Fwalking-dog.html Earlier this week there was an article in the NY Times by Tara Parker-Pope  --Forget the Treadmill. Get a Dog.  -- which states in a more elegant way what I have been saying for years now.  ……Several studies now show that dogs can be powerful motivators to get people moving. ….. Just last week, researchers from Michigan State University reported that among dog owners who took their pets for regular walks, 60 percent met federal criteria for regular moderate or vigorous exercise. ……. A study of 41,500 California residents also looked at walking among dog and cat owners as well as those who didn’t have pets. Dog owners were about 60 percent more likely to walk for leisure than people who owned a cat or no pet at all. …….. I have called my dog Rusty my pers... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600565 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:45:00 +0100 4600565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600570&cid=t_91700_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Fsix-science-selections-3.html How Radiation Threatens Health – Why and how does exposure to radiation make you ill? What levels of exposure are dangerous and what levels are lethal? Fukushima is a triumph for nuke power – Quake + tsunami = 1 minor radiation dose so far, says El Reg. Tragic as recent events in Japan have been. We should be building more nuclear reactors not fewer. Global warming caused by burning more and more fossil fuel in coming decades will have a far more detrimental effect on many more people than minor nuclear leaks. Dog walking ‘is good exercise’ – Owning a dog but not walking it is bad for the dog’s owner as well as the dog. NHS Choices unravels the spin on recent headlines proclaiming dog ownership good for health. Top banana – Atomic absorption spectr... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600570 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:00:06 +0100 4600570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570706&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F3aPSXvCOIyI%2Fall-about-exercise---dsma-blog-carnival-entry.php The topic for this month's DSMA blog carnival is all about exercise. I suppose I would fall under the category of "fitness buff" for the purpose of the carnival, so that means talking about my most and least favorite exercise, as well as how I stay motivated and the hardest part of staying motivated. Here goes...Most Favorite ExerciseSo many, I know I will probably miss some - walking, hiking, snowshoeing, elliptical, yoga and pilates moves with the balance ball. I should even add swimming even though I look like a dork doing it.Least Favorite ExerciseRunning. I try and try again, though knee pain always comes back to haunt me on pavement and ankle pain on dirt trails. Still, I desire to run at least part of a local 10k race on Memorial Day and still want to run as part of triathlons in th... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570706 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:13:55 +0100 4570706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4566359&cid=t_91700_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FcxnbxuAdIlU%2F Have you got problems with your belly size? If so, you could be one of the thousands that currently consider their belly fats as huge and noticeable. With summer approaching this inefficiency of the body becomes more important and it is the time that many people search for a solution. If you take a survey now and ask people about their targets, in the top of the list you will find goals related to fitness and weight loss. Although caring about your weight should not be seasonal, it is never too late to make a turn to a healthier lifestyle and fit body. The areas in the body where fat usually resides are the belly, thighs, buttocks, and hips. Most of us don’t know that all of these ‘fat types’ are the same, and that there are a few natural ways to lose fat, unless of cours... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4566359 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:09:08 +0100 4566359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560260&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F03%2Fexer-gaming-is-good-for-kids.html Kids and video games might not be all that bad, says a new study. That is, if they're the right kind of video games. Games that require players to physically move and interact, such as Dance Dance Revolution and Nintendo Wii's Boxing, can lead to "a high level of energy expenditure," according to a study released online today in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Researchers at Brigham Young University in Salt Lake City and the University of Massachusetts in Boston tested six active video games with 39 boys and girls. Playing these so-called "exergames" for 10 minutes produced a workout that, depending on the game, nearly equaled or greatly exceeded that produced by spending an equal amount of time walking three miles an hour on a treadmil... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560260 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:23:22 +0100 4560260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4552056&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdont-treat-the-number-treat-the-patient%2F2011.03.05 In medicine we’re often reminded not to base our therapy solely on lab test results. Although it’s tempting to reduce patient care to a checklist of “normal” bloodwork targets, we all know that this is only a fraction of the total health picture. Today I made a mistake that brought this truism home: “Don’t treat the number, treat the patient.” I’m turning 40 this year and decided to make an ambitious fitness goal for myself — to be in better shape at 40 than I was at 30. No small feat for a person who used to be in good form a decade ago (not so much now, ahem). So, I joined a gym owned by an affable triathlete and invited her to make me her project. Let’s just say that Meredith believes that one piece of sprouted grain bread is t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4552056 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:06:03 +0100 4552056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4544968&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fchronic-fatigue-syndrome-can-psychotherapy-and-exercise-help%2F2011.03.03 [Recently] in The New York Times, David Tuller [wrote] about a study published in The Lancet that shows that psychotherapy is an effective treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome. In his article ”Psychotherapy Eases Chronic Fatigue, Study Shows,” Tuller writes: The new study, conducted at clinics in Britain and financed by that country’s government, is expected to lend ammunition to those who think the disease is primarily psychological or related to stress. The authors note that the goal of cognitive behavioral therapy, the type of psychotherapy tested in the study, is to change the psychological factors “assumed to be responsible for perpetuation of the participant’s symptoms and disability.” In the long-awaited study, patients who were randomly assigned to receive c... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4544968 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:00:00 +0100 4544968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4544937&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2Fj96A288CV-g%2F Researchers searching for MRSA, the drug-resistant staph bacteria, couldn’t find it in three community gyms — at least not in the places they looked. A new study by researchers from the University of Florida College of Medicine looked at a local high-school gym, a large university rec facility and a high-volume private gym in the Gainesville area, where staph is prevalent. The report, published in the American Journal of Infection Control, was intended to look for the bacteria, and also to see if disinfection would protect equipment from becoming contaminated. So on three different occasions, researchers swabbed two separate gym mats, benches, dumbbells, cardio machines and weight machines in each gym at various times during the day, before and after the equipment was cleaned. ... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4544937 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:29:24 +0100 4544937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4540562&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F03%2Fchronic-fatigue-syndrome-treatments-what-works-for-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.html Chronic fatigue syndrome causes a lot of distress and disability. Despite much research, we don’t really know what causes the condition. That makes it hard to find a cure. However, recent research has helped to clarify which treatments help most. Two treatments aim to help people gradually increase the amount they can do, with the aim of helping them recover from their fatigue. One takes a physical approach and the other a psychological approach, and they seem to work about as well as each other. If you have graded exercise therapy, you work with a therapist to do a certain amount of gentle exercise (often walking, or maybe swimming) each day. The exercise is gradually increased, to help recondition muscles that may have been weakened, and get people used to exercise. Cognitive beha... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4540562 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:16:36 +0100 4540562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536209&cid=t_91700_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FXgop_ByPMSE%2Fvigorous_exercise_boosts_calorie_burn_hours_later.php A new study, published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, has confirmed that exercising vigorously can boost calorie burn for hours afterwards. Many people imagine that the calorie-burning benefits of exercise stop right after they leave the gym, however if you workout vigorously, a substantial calorie burn may follow, which is great news.3 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536209 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4536209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4527733&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fweight-loss-counseling-is-race-a-factor%2F2011.02.27 Most people know that the U.S. is struggling to contain a surging epidemic of obesity, and that the problem is most acute among African-Americans. Whereas about 27 percent of all adult Americans are obese (defined as having a body mass index of 30 or more), fully 37 percent of African-American adults are obese, and that number jumps to an appalling 42 percent among African-American women. Over the years, public health officials have provided evidence that socioeconomic and cultural factors drive this racial disparity. Now, a new study suggests there is another reason as well: Obese African-Americans receive less obesity-related counseling than their white counterparts, and it matters not whether the physicians they see are African-American or white. To reach these conclusions, Sara Ble... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4527733 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:00:02 +0100 4527733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517162&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F02%2Fpreventing-exercise-injuries-stretching-before-running-doesnt-prevent-injury.html That’s the finding of a study presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. It counters a long-held tradition among many exercisers, but is actually consistent with a growing body of research that suggests that stretching before working out doesn’t prevent soreness or exercise-related injury, and doesn’t boost athletic performance much, either.In the current study, which has not yet been published in a peer–reviewed journal, researchers divided 1,398 people 14 and older who ran at least 10 miles a week, into two groups. Half stretched their calves, hamstrings, and quadriceps for 3 to 5 minutes before running; the others did no stretching. The injury rate for both groups was the same: 16 percent. However, those who switched from their normal routin... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517162 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:48:30 +0100 4517162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4495198&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F02%2Fperfect-pullup-recalled-for-fall-injury-risk.html Consumers should stop using the Perfect Pullup exercise bar because the plastic handle can crack, posing a risk of dangerous falls, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The maker of the bar, Perfect Fitness, of Mill Valley, Calif., issued a voluntary recall of the products yesterday, after it received 2,200 reports of cracked handles and 38 complaints of injuries, including bruises, strains, and sprains. The models recalled have a rectangular-shaped handle, are silver colored with a red hook, and display the Perfect Pullup logo in white lettering across the top. The devices have been on sale since January 2008 at sporting goods stores nationwide, on their websites, and on Amazon.com from for about $90. If you have one of the bars, stop using it and contact Perfect ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4495198 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:20:55 +0100 4495198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482735&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2Fai18MB5_kg8%2F Researchers recruited 18 full-time workers, most of them female, and let them use the machine as much or as little as they wanted for four weeks. (Source: WSJ.com: Health Blog) WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482735 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:00:22 +0100 4482735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4470412&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fgender-differences-in-exercise%2F2011.02.12 Obesity levels are at an all-time high among men, women, and children in the United States. The need for good nutrition and regular exercise is paramount for maintaining proper health and for keeping those extra pounds at bay, especially for women. Beginning in her late 20s and 30s, a woman’s average body weight climbs steadily each year. This increase usually continues into her 60s. For many women, the weight gain is between one to two pounds per year with some women gaining more, and others less. Aside from weight loss, women who incorporate regular exercise into their daily schedules may lower the risks of certain diseases and conditions. A recent study presented at the Ninth Annual AACR Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference revealed that women who exercised for at least ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4470412 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4470412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4464608&cid=t_91700_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fexercise-and-multiple-sclerosis%2F There was a day — a day not that long ago — when people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis were told not to get too worked up, let alone worked out! Today, however, exercise is seen as an important part of living well with the disease. More than just “A healthy body recovers from an exacerbation better than an unhealthy one”; exercise is now seen pivotal to our overall health as well as possibly helping with the disease itself. The endorphins released during physical exertion can help control pain and improve mood. Adding moderate physical activity, even from a seated position, can help make up for more sedentary lifestyles imposed by MS limitations and check weight gain brought on by said imposition and drug side-effects alike. Now, no one is suggesting that we break ourselves by t... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4464608 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:30:53 +0100 4464608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4464493&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthree-rs-of-health-and-wellness%2F2011.02.11 I’d like to talk about how rodents, relationships, and riding relate to overall health and wellness. This idea comes from a nicely-written New York Times piece entitled, “Does Loneliness Reduce the Benefits of Exercise?” Here, Gretchen Reynolds reviews a few intriguing studies about how relationships may affect exercise, stress hormone levels, and intelligence. The combo caught my eye. Anyone who pays attention to wellness knows that exercise produces more flexible arteries, more durable hearts, and leaner body shapes. These benefits are obvious, and honestly, sometimes a bit tiresome to write about. To me, a far more interesting — and lesser known — benefit of regular exercise is that it might make us smarter. Here’s where the rodents come into the story. As ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4464493 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:00:40 +0100 4464493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4464486&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1125 In general, passion-friendly foods are those that improve blood flow, support the nervous system, increase energy and raise testosterone levels (in both men and women). These are usually foods that are rich in zinc, B vitamins, proteins, amino acids or fatty acids (such as Omega 3).  Eggs, steak and fruit and of course, chocolate……. who would have thought????? We all know that eating healthy during pregnancy is of the utmost importance , read here for extra info, but for a Valentine’s Day treat, why not splurge just a little!!! And speaking of splurging,  when was the last time you took the time to stroke, caress and massage your significant other?  Sometimes, setting the mood right can really help. Candles and oils and creams can make your Valentine’s day extra... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4464486 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:03:20 +0100 4464486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460119&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FeD0yA6ygYoQ%2Fthe-most-awesome.php BackgroundThe endocrinologist prescribed diet, exercise, and blood glucose monitoring in our first meeting. Such a difference from what the primary care physician prescribed upon my type 2 diabetes diagnosis - metformin. The endocrinologist recognized the effort already made in reducing carbohydrates, exercising, and losing weight. The primary care physician told me I was losing weight because of high blood sugar and suggested a weight loss drug.Guess which one is still my doctor?“The most awesome thing I have done in spite of diabetes is . . . . “...doing things that I could have never dreamed possible before my type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Doing things that could have not been possible had I listened to that primary care physician who wanted to give me a prescription for metformin with n... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460119 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:53:07 +0100 4460119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455422&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fintensity-and-blood-sugar.html When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, one of the guidelines I was given was that exercise would make my blood sugar drop.  Like most guidelines I received, this was an oversimplification.  During my years of daily running, I would go out the door without eating or taking any insulin, and often return with a slightly higher BG level.  I remember thinking, "'Guess I'm just weird."  And during track workouts, the response was even more perplexing.  After a few intervals at high intensity, my blood sugar would really start to climb.  I grew accustomed to this response and began taking some correction boluses or temporary basal rates to help temper the steep rise.  What I have learned since then, and which has hopefully become more common knowledge, is th... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455422 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:18:00 +0100 4455422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450332&cid=t_91700_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F08%2Fim-a-skeptic-not-a-cynic%2F “Jamie why are you so skeptical?” “Why do you have such a negative view of the world?” “You are so cynical.” I hear comments and questions such as these on a regular basis.  My answers to these questions: It is not a bad thing to be skeptical. I am not cynical (at least not most of the time). What is a skeptic? Some people believe that skepticism is the rejection of new ideas. Often people confuse “skeptic” with “cynic.” Skeptic is derived from the Greek skeptikos, which means, “inquiring” or “to look around.” The skeptic requires evidence before claims are accepted as fact (fact, not in layman terms, but fact as tentative). It is important to consider who’s making the claim, but no matter who it may be, evidence is required. The person�... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450332 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:36:45 +0100 4450332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429176&cid=t_91700_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F02%2F02%2FA-Progress-Report-On-My-Groundhog-Day-Diet-Yes-I-Still-See-My-Shadow.aspx Today is February 2nd, and it's Groundhog Day.   For me, it is the first anniversary of my Groundhog Day diet, so it's a good time to reflect on whether or not I met my personal goal set last Groundhog Day not to repeat the diet mistakes of the past, and try to maintain my weight for a whole year.   Was I successful?  Partly yes, and partly no.  But the good news is I did better this year than I did in the past, so that's a start-as long as one has a long term view of life.   I won't bore you again with the details surrounding the Groundhog Day diet.  You can go to last year's blog for that information.  Let's just say it's a take-off on the movie "Groundhog Day" where Bill Murray relives the day again and again until he gets it right.   For me, my ... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429176 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:54:00 +0100 4429176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4414637&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fc15sDgvM_fM%2Froof-raking.php Like all of us in the Northeastern US, we've had a lot of snow this winter. And snow means icicles on the roof unless you use a huge long pole with a roof rake attached to it and scrape off as much of the snow as you can.Today I managed to do that while balancing on a piece of plywood, so I didn't plunge into the snow up to my knees. And the results...see for yourself.I started with my blood sugar at around 150 mg/dL (around 8.3 mmol/L) and after finishing the work, my blood sugar was down to 61 mg/dL (3.4 mmol/L) and dropping fast.Thank God for tools like my Dexcom CGM. Since then I've taken apple juice and after 20 minutes it's 91 mg/dL (5.1 mmol/L) and rising.Of course, with all the exercise I'll have to watch out for my blood sugar later in the day, as I'm likely to get a del... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4414637 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:29:43 +0100 4414637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411515&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F01%2Fwalking-seniors-lose-weight-gain-mobility-weight-loss-strategies-treadmills-pedometers.html It’s a no brainer: Walking is good for you, and miles better than being sedentary. Now a study published online this week in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that walking coupled with weight loss can improve mobility in older obese or overweight adults by as much as 20 percent over their more sedentary counterparts. Researchers at Wake Forest University divided close to 300 overweight or obese people 60 to 79 with cardiovascular disease or at high risk of it into three groups. After a year and a half, those who received supervised training in physical activity plus counseling in weight loss strategies walked 13 seconds faster in a 400-meter walking test than those in the exercise-only group, and 18 seconds faster than those who received neither intervention. They also lost about ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411515 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:00:00 +0100 4411515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411669&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fe0gziuHe-Gc%2Flessons-learned.php Things I learned this week:A brand new iPod can make all the difference in changing up a workout routine.If I am going for a longer workout after breakfast, it is perfectly okay to load up on the "smart" carbohydrates during that meal.  Meaning, a leftover pork chop with a half cup worth of skillet potatoes (Yukon Gold, NOT russet) does not harm blood sugar readings if a 40-minute elliptical workout is in the day's plans.I cannot miss snacks in the afternoon on days I work out in the morning - either I get hungry and/or I get shaky and cranky accompanied by a blood sugar reading of 80 mg/dl or less.  Hello, reactive hypoglycemia.Oh, how I love #dsma on Twitter and the diabetes online community, even if I've been a little out of the loop.  I was glad to provide a couple of th... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411669 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:31:00 +0100 4411669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405901&cid=t_91700_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F36y4FU_zwrA%2Fjack_lalanne_his_legacy.php The Godfather of fitness - Jack Lalanne - has passed at the age of 96. Nobody in this past century has had more influence on the world of fitness than this man. Lalanne led an illustrious health-centered life and influenced millions through his TV show, informercials and books. For better or worse, Lalanne also tranformed the landscape of fitness equipment and gyms.3 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405901 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4405901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399522&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fexercise-now-weigh-less-later%2F2011.01.26 People know it’s important to avoid excessive weight gain as they get older, and that exercise is a key to success in this regard. But until recently, scientists had published surprisingly few studies purporting to quantify the impact of habitual exercise on weight gain over the long haul. Dr. Arlene Hankinson and her colleagues at Northwestern University set out to do just that. Using data from a prospective follow-up study, Hankinson’s group showed that men who were able to maintain high activity levels over an extended period gained six fewer pounds, and five fewer centimeters of waist circumference than those in the lowest activity group. Women in the highest activity group gained 13 fewer pounds and nearly seven centimeters less around their waists. To reach these conclusions... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399522 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:00:20 +0100 4399522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399753&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fangry-exercise%2F I think one of the secrets to decent diabetes management is management … of priorities. November of 2010 I had the best lab report I’ve had since I was in my early 20′s.  Best A1C, best cholesterol, best everything.  I hadn’t made any purposeful changes to my diabetes routine, I wasn’t testing more, I wasn’t counting carbs better, I wasn’t watching what I ate any closer than usual.  But I had been exercising like crazy. I was been spending three to four hours per day at the YMCA playing basketball and lifting weights, and I felt great.  I am lucky to have found an exercise that I really enjoy (basketball).  While playing basketball I am having fun, and that’s why I do it.  It just happens to be great exercise too.  How lucky am I? I ha... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399753 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:00:10 +0100 4399753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394436&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F01%2Fjack-lalanne-godfather-of-fitness-dies-at-96-.html It’s never too late to start an exercise program, Jack LaLanne told Consumer Reports in 2006. The fitness guru lived his advice for some nine decades following a rigorous diet and exercise regimen until his death yesterday at age 96 from pneumonia. We mourn his passing and celebrate his legacy. LaLanne opened his first fitness spa (a gym, juice bar and health food store) in 1936, the same year that Consumer Reports began publishing, so we certainly admire his longevity. He was ahead of the pack in swearing off white flour, most fat and sugar, and eating lots of fruits and vegetables every day. So far ahead, he once said, that “people thought I was a charlatan and a nut,” according to The New York Times. In 2006, the then 92-year-old LaLanne spoke to our reporters about his diet an... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394436 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:07:20 +0100 4394436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394417&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FaVDJXHXYAmI%2F LaLanne was ahead of his time when it came to fitness, particularly with weight-training. (Source: WSJ.com: Health Blog) WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394417 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:31:47 +0100 4394417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372144&cid=t_91700_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FUam-IyW4aNM%2Fexercise_helps_cool_irritable_bowels.php Staying active and getting regular exercise may offer relief for people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). New research reveals moderate to vigorous exercise helped reduce common symptoms of irritable bowels: cramps, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. The causes of IBS vary from person to person, but the Mayo Clinic lists elevated stress levels, hormonal changes, food triggers, and illnesses like gastroenteritis, as potential risk factors for IBS. 2 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372144 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4372144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4355805&cid=t_91700_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1832 Sex is actually said to be a legitimate form of exercise! The average amount of calories burned for 30 minutes session of sex is 150. When you would compare it to other activities that you actually do on a daily basis, you would see that you burn more with sex than the rest. Housework can burn only 111 cals, Yoga 114 cals, and dancing 129 cals. New studies show women who exercise vigorously tend to have signs of low estrogen levels.  Although hot flashes and night sweats are the most well-known symptoms of low estrogen, other symptoms can include an ADD-like inability to focus, memory problems, depression, loss of libido (could be low testosterone too) panic attacks, and migraines. Women with low body fat often do not produce sufficient amounts of sex hormones. This can be a problem for... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4355805 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:48:00 +0100 4355805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349652&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FBiv6dcI4Z0M%2Fthe-magic-of-routine.php In order to understand what I needed to do to change, I needed to understand what had changed.Besides the obvious of what happened in the past year - serious acute illness and two major surgeries, along with other sources of stress that arose - my routine changed.Shortly before I entered the hospital the first time in December 2009, my employer moved offices.  Instead of a 10-minute walk from the bus to the front door of the building, the new bus stop is now right in front of the building in which I work.  That means I lost 20 minutes of walking time each and every day, something that apparently helped keep my weight in an ideal range, even in the midst of prior episodes of inactivity and poor eating habits.  I got sick of low-to-no-carbohydrate sausage or eggs every morning... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349652 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:22:00 +0100 4349652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349582&cid=t_91700_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FZo6ONhLHeMk%2Fsitting_for_too_long_is_bad_for_health_1.php Image Source: Compacfit If you sit at a desk most of the day, you probably have some idea that it's not good for your weight or health. A new study, published online in the European Heart Journal, has found that people who sit for extended periods of time without taking short breaks, are at higher risk for heart disease, compared to those who take more frequent breaks to stand up and walk around. Surprisingly, the researchers found that even if you go the the gym regularly, the negative impact of long bouts of inactivity also seem to apply.1 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349582 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4349582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349581&cid=t_91700_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FXinJAxD8oDU%2Fcycling_screws_up_sperm_count.php Bike riding may be fun, but a new study claims regular cycling may negatively impact sperm; resulting in lower sperm counts. Researchers did not expect to find an association between sperm quality and moderate physical activity, but previous studies have suggested pro-athletes may have issues with their sperm. For the new study, scientists examined the link between exercising and sperm health in "average" men.3 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349581 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4349581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343360&cid=t_91700_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FyPBllxtNocI%2F In my last post I talked about scheduling using Google Calendar. This tool allows you to have multiple calendars overlaid over one another. This allows you to see possible conflicts and to move things around to make things more efficient. The cool thing about using a calendar tool like this is to put down all the things you are currently doing and look for time areas that can be better utilized. Here is an example from my daily calendar that many people have to deal with. Given our busy lives and the way most cities are laid out, many of us have to commute to work. This may be by car or public transportation. For many people this is just wasted time, especially if you have to drive. Additionally, most people have a lunch hour, which can be a time to wind down, but many times is unproducti... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343360 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:31:54 +0100 4343360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4337929&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F01%2Fwalking-speed-life-expectancy-walk-fast-die-old.html This study suggests that, if you can continue doing that as you get older, you have a higher chance of a long and healthy life. —Anna Sayburn, patient editor, BMJ Group  ConsumerReportsHealth.org has partnered with The BMJ Group to monitor the latest medical research and assess the evidence to help you decide which news you should use. Get more from your workout: Get a good pair of walking shoes, strap on a pedometer or if you prefer to walk indoors, choose a treadmill that fits your style and space. (Source: Consumer Reports Health Blog) Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4337929 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4337929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4337940&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fconsider-medical-conditions-before-jumping-on-the-new-years-resolution-diet-and-exercise-bandwagon%2F2011.01.11 The first week of January was full of news reports of giving advice on your new diet and exercise program to help you lose the weight you’ve always wanted to. In a previous post and video I talk about some do’s and don’ts when planning for your weight loss New Year’s resolution. In the video below, I talk about some medical issues to keep in mind before starting your program. For example, do you have a family history of medical problems like high blood pressure or diabetes? If so, you may want to schedule an appointment with your personal physician before jumping on the diet and exercise bandwagon. If you find this video helpful, I invite you to check out other TV interviews at MikeSevilla.TV. Enjoy! *This blog post was originally published at Doctor Ano... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4337940 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:00:00 +0100 4337940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4330975&cid=t_91700_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007818.html Couch potatoes and web surfers beware. Spending too much leisure time in front of a TV or computer screen appears to dramatically increase the risk for heart disease and premature death from any cause, perhaps regardless of how much exercise one gets, according to a new study published in the January 18, 2011, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Data show that compared to people who spend less than two hours each day on screen-based entertainment like watching TV, using the computer or playing video games, those who devote more than four hours to these activities are more than twice as likely to have a major cardiac event that involves hospitalization, death or both. Speaking as... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4330975 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4330975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322695&cid=t_91700_151_f&fid=35797&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewrecovery.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fwalk-away-from-temptation.html The singer Paul Simon's composition, "There Must be Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover," also holds true for leaving your addictive substances. If you ask a group of people who've gotten free of the monkey on their back what they do when they feel a craving coming on, you'll wish you knew shorthand to write down all the different solutions that work for somebody. "Take a deep breath!" "Count to 100." "Call a sober friend." "Go to a meeting." "Drink a glass of cold water." "Touch your sober talisman." "Do a meditation." And so on. Now comes a roundup of studies in the New York Times -- thanks, Dr. Joe Mott for pointing me to it -- highlighting evidence in favor of one of the simplest ways to leave your demon: walk away. A series of studies completed in the past five years demonstrates the empow... New Recovery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322695 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:10:00 +0100 4322695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322651&cid=t_91700_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FblhVphypxYQ%2Fweek-1.php 160 minutes of exercise logged, the most in months, I guarantee.A surprise 120 mg/dl fasting blood sugar Thursday morning, the best I've seen in weeks, maybe even the same number of months since I logged that much exercise.Two positive things for the week.Pizza on Tuesday night and the subsequent long night spent in and out of the bathroom with indisputable high blood sugars.  One negative thing for the week.As long as the positive things outweigh the negative things, I should be golden, right?***This week, I also registered for the DiabetesSisters Weekend for Women event in Raleigh, NC, happening April 29 - May 1.  Even if I get back on track with my diabetes care by then, I will always need the inspiration the event is sure to bring.  I hope to see some of you there. ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322651 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:39:00 +0100 4322651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4318443&cid=t_91700_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fpromises-to-myself-for-the-new-year%2F First of all, I need to get organized. I’ll get out all my random notes, including my exercise notebook I’ve kept for several years with all of my favorite and most helpful stretches and exercise moves diagrammed. I will make my best effort to perform stretches each day or at least every other day to keep limber and to alleviate some of my pain. If I don’t, I may end up looking like a human question mark. It might be time to buy a couple of new stretchy bands. Scares the beans out of me when the old ones pop. I will continue to clutter up my small home with a giant red exercise ball because it is ideal for maintaining balance and strength. Sitting on it while lifting my small weights, I will do my best not to fall off. Balance is so important. All I need is a fall. Then I’d be “t... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4318443 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:26:44 +0100 4318443