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 'fitness health'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:05:19 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169541&cid=t_295550_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_295550_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=5158971&cid=t_295550_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=5139722&cid=t_295550_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_295550_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=5028189&cid=t_295550_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=5008468&cid=t_295550_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-drugs%2Fhome-%25c2%25bb-health-and-fitness-addadhd-who-is-pushing-the-drugs.php The drug pusher may not the guy on the street corner. It could be someone who you would not suspect. It could be your child selling your prescription drugs to his peers, these mood alternating drugs taken from your medicine cabinet. It could be a teacher who recommends drugs to calm over active children. It could be our school system which support drugging our children to make their job easier. It could be the doctor who recommends drugs for Add/Adhd. There are no real tests for this Adhd condition, only guesses. We observe the child actions and make guess and call this guess a diagnosis. And then put the child on mood alternating drugs which can lead to drug usage for life. And it is the drugs company who take a small co-payment from you and huge profit from the insurance company. I don&#... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008468 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5008468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952829&cid=t_295550_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_295550_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_295550_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=4872079&cid=t_295550_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=4872082&cid=t_295550_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_295550_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_295550_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=4841467&cid=t_295550_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=4803127&cid=t_295550_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_295550_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=4734710&cid=t_295550_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FUz_yH9aAH5A%2F Last week a simple action caused me intense pain. It wasn’t answering the phone or lifting a couch. No… It was much simpler… And much more insidious. I bent over to put my shoes on and my back went out. No warning. No signs of distress. I didn’t see it coming. Just a simple action that sent waves of pain across my lower back. Once the pain came, I could hardly walk. I figured a hot shower might fix it up. I got in the shower, but even the hottest water didn’t relieve the pain. I could barely get around and my wife had to help me put my shoes and socks on. I drove to work and sat in subdued pain all day. This was a bad one. I had pain like this before when I was a mechanic, but it had been years since it had acted up. I had just come back from an amazing cruise... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734710 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:27:13 +0100 4734710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676775&cid=t_295550_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=4626804&cid=t_295550_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=4626818&cid=t_295550_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=4152321&cid=t_295550_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2Fy8PZ2s83u0k%2F This last Sunday I participated in my third 5k run. It started inland on San Diego’s Shelter island and ended up along the big bay in San Diego. It was a beautiful sunny fall day, with just a few wispy clouds in the sky. The race was point to point, ending up at Humphreys by the Bay for a Champagne brunch to finish up the event. I started near the front of the pack, and started at a reasonably fast clip. As the race thinned out, I found some runners that seemed to have a comfortable clip and stayed with them. The first mile was easy, and my time through the one mile checkpoint was great. As we turned the corner the sun was rising and you could see the masts of sail boats and the bay in the distance. It was truly an incredible day. I stayed with my running partners who were a little ahea... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152321 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:13:30 +0100 4152321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827061&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F08%2Fskechers-shape-ups-a-wobbly-experience-best-walking-shoes.html Grandmother Pat LaColla, 82, was lured by the hype—"get in shape without setting foot in a gym"*—when she bought a pair of Skechers last year, wincing at the $100 price tag. Toning shoes like those she bought are the newest craze in athletic footwear, projected to grow 500 percent to become a $1.5 billion market this year. Although the designs vary, toners typically have strongly curved, thickened soles. From the moment Pat laced them up, she began to feel off-balance and was afraid she’d take a tumble. Going down stairs was terrifying, even when gripping the banister, and she tried going to the store once and didn’t dare leave the house again in them. “I was reeling back and forth so badly, I was sure I’d take a fall,” she said.It’s not just the elderly who are... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827061 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0100 3827061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629609&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F180918%2F Nominate Your Favorite Health Nonprofit: GreatNonprofits and GuideStar want to know what health-related nonprofits improve your community the most. Write your review here! Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629609 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:07:58 +0100 3629609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617800&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Ffitness-and-sleep-whats-the-real-connection%2F photo: Thinkstock If you complain about having trouble sleeping, one of the first things most people will tell you is to get more exercise. The more we ramp up our fitness routine, the more our bodies will tire, and we’ll sleep more soundly, right? Not necessarily. The thing that may eliminate the hour you spend staring at the ceiling every night may just be thinking that you get enough exercise. In a study by the American College of Sports Medicine in Switzerland, 862 college students were asked to record how much they exercise, how physically fit they think they are, and how well they sleep. There was no correlation between a large amount of exercise and a good night’s sleep, but there was a correlation between how fit students perceive themselves to be and a good night&#8217... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617800 Wed, 26 May 2010 21:26:20 +0100 3617800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3588855&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvideo-exclusive-piper-kerman-author-of-orange-is-the-new-black-talks-to-us-about-food-and-nutrition-in-prison%2F Check out our previous video conversation with Piper here. At age 34, Piper Kerman went to federal prison for a ten-year-old drug smuggling and money laundering offense. She spent 13 months in a minimum-security correctional facility for women in Danbury, CT, which isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Smith graduate and Red Sox fan from a nice, New England family. Piper’s excellent memoir about her prison experience, Orange Is the New Black, was just published by Random House – with back cover blurbs by Dave Eggers and Elizabeth Gilbert (not bad for a first-time writer). Piper sat down with Blisstree for the afternoon to discuss all aspects of her time locked up, from prison beauty products, fitness routines, and friendships to the torturous six years... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3588855 Fri, 21 May 2010 19:32:35 +0100 3588855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487188&cid=t_295550_113_f&fid=38494&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcuretogether.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F19%2Fare-you-fit-for-work%2F This fascinating infographic was created for GE by the Economist Intelligence Unit, part of a broader “Health of Nations” research project which will be unveiled next month. Of course one of the first things we do when we see data is compare ourselves to it. Personally, I could use less long hours and less stress – hard to do with startup and homeschooling, but other than that I’d say I’m doing pretty well. How do you match up? (Source: The Collective Well) The Collective Well blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487188 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:27:24 +0100 3487188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189446&cid=t_295550_180_f&fid=38606&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAchieveIt%2F%7E3%2F5sDtLd_dEdI%2F Think you are walking enough to keep fit? Recent studies may surprise you. They certainly raised my eyebrows. It’s a great time to be alive. With technology advances things as simple as counting steps can become automatic and give you instant feedback. My son showed me his latest Nintendo DS toy called Nintendo Personal trainer walking. It includes a pedometer you wear all day. Then you sync with the nintendo for tracking In it are charts, games, suggestions and feedback for improvement. I was fascinated to see all the features – designed especially for kids. But at one point he asked “how many steps should kids take each day?”. Ahh. Good question. So I looked it up and stumbled on some fascinating numbers. According to new pedometer steps recommendations from Dr. C... Persistence Unlimited blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189446 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:02:56 +0100 3189446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473174&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F06%2Fsave-on-your-gym-membership-hit-the-gym-on-the-cheap-recession-fitness-tips-.html We all know that exercise can help control your weight, fight stress, help you get a good night’s sleep, and boost your immunity—but the recession has many many of us putting our health and fitness on the back burner. A quarter of Americans polled recently by the American Heart Association said they’d cut their gym memberships within the previous six months due to economic strain. If you’re juggling your finances and your fitness goals, here are some ways you can still hit the gym on the cheap: Tone down the extras. We’d all like a health club with aromatherapy oils in the bathrooms and a spa massage pool, but membership fees for boutique gyms can cause sticker shock. Instead, choose a gym that offers the amenities, equipment, and classes you need, and a membership fee that fits... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473174 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:08:32 +0100 2473174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452349&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F06%2Ffind-free-yoga-cheap-yoga-classes-lowcost-yoga-tips.html There are many health reasons to take up yoga—and one not to: price. If you’re taking a few classes a month, you won’t necessarily break the bank, but if you decide to become a full-time yogi, you could shell out some serious cash. The studios in my neighborhood averaged $200 a month. Tack on a fancy yoga outfit and an eco-friendly mat, and the price you end up paying to bust stress, can be downright stressful. So, I did a little research, and came up with some tips on finding free and low-cost classes. 1) Lots of classes? Try a monthly pass: If you’re taking one class per week, you won’t see a cost-benefit from a monthly class pass. But if you plan to commit to several classes a week, it may be your best bet. These unlimited passes can cut your price-per-class substantia... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452349 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:13:11 +0100 2452349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404986&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F05%2Fsave-money-with-a-home-gym.html If times are lean, there's no need to buy into the latest infomercial exercise product. By simply buying a few key pieces of equipment, you can get a gym-worthy workout at home and for less than $100. Get started with a mat, dumbbells, and elastic bands, then add a stability ball and an exercise DVD for a good cardio workout. Use these tips for getting more out of your workout, and you'll be well on your way to bargain fitness. If a gym is really what you're looking for, know your options and check out our health club Ratings (subscribers). Read more of our exercise coverage including 10 health perks of exercise and product ratings like running shoes and pedometers. (Source: Consumer Reports Health Blog) Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404986 Thu, 14 May 2009 21:35:11 +0100 2404986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404995&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F05%2Fquick-ways-to-destress-for-free-economic-stress-jobless-health-problems-related-to-stress.html Losing a job can lead to health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, heart attack and stroke, reports USA Today on research by on research by a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health and Society scholar. The report showed that even when workers found new jobs, they still had an increased risk of new stress-related health problems. No surprises there. Stress is to blame for numerous health problems, including heart attack, stroke, depression, sleeplessness, and alcohol abuse. And with joblessness on the rise, it’s likely that stress-related health problems will follow suit. Don’t ignore the warning signs—and if stress is making you sick, try these coping strategies: • Don’t just sit there—take a 20-minute walk, do some yard work, or go dancing... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404995 Tue, 12 May 2009 01:04:27 +0100 2404995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2398736&cid=t_295550_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2FZDeZ5DyoWKg%2F Among the people I follow on Twitter there are some who seam to be always present. They have a large number of updates, which are more or less evenly distributed throughout the day. It is pretty obvious that these people basically spend their entire days on Twitter. How they manage to do this is a mystery to me, but right now I am interested in something else. I am interested how this affects their health.  Sure you can use Twitter on your mobile device, like iPhone. You could maybe be standing while doing so, but probably not running. Still I believe people mainly use Twitter while sitting down in front of their computers.  Number of Twitter users The fact is that the official Twitter statistics are not available, so we can only speculate about the actual number of users. In March 2... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2398736 Sun, 10 May 2009 09:04:14 +0100 2398736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2387018&cid=t_295550_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FRtbEHZ72dJk%2F The Biggest Loser, a reality television show that pushes people to lose weight, is a big hit in North America. But do such shows and competitions help people actually lose weight? I’m not sure about the TV shows, but when it comes to competitions, some researchers are saying “yes.” In 2007, Rena Wing,professor of psychiatry and human behavior at the Waren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and her colleagues evaluated the Shape Up Rhode Island weight-loss competitions.  According to this article, Weight Loss Competitions Produce Encouraging Results, “Shape Up Rhode Island reduced the percentage of patients in the study who were obese from 39 percent to 31 percent. Researchers found that individuals who increased their activity the most achieved the best wei... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2387018 Sun, 03 May 2009 12:16:13 +0100 2387018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375807&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F04%2Fdo-your-choresget-a-free-workout-save-money-fitness-tips-lowcost-workouts.html Did you know that cleaning your house can help you lose weight? Gives new meaning to the term “home gym,” doesn’t it? There are many different activities that you can do on most days of the week that count as exercise. And what’s more, they’re totally free. This is how many calories you can burn per 30 minutes activity, approximately: Ironing: 69 calories Cleaning and dusting: 75 calories Painting and decorating: 90 calories Vacuuming: 105 calories Mowing the lawn: 165 calories Get more ways to be healthy on a budget, and take a look at the 10 health perks of exercise. (Source: Consumer Reports Health Blog) Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375807 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:44:57 +0100 2375807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2364892&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F04%2Fexercise-a-lowcost-doityourself-back-pain-remedy-lowerback-pain-save-money.html When it comes to do-it-yourself health remedies, exercise was the top consumer-rated measure to help relieve lower-back pain. In the Consumer Reports Health Ratings Center survey, 44 percent of the respondents who tried this lifestyle change said they found back exercises helped a lot. When focusing on regrets, a surprising 58 percent said they wished they had done more exercises to strengthen their back in the past year. That's more than twice the number who said they wished they had reduced or avoided activities that might have made the pain worse. Cost concerns were one of the key reasons our survey respondents did not seek professional care, so it’s nice to know exercise comes at fraction of the cost of some other treatments—and you can do it at home. There's no one-size-fi... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2364892 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:35:07 +0100 2364892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200490&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F02%2F18%2Fits-healthbolt-carnival-time-10%2F       It’s Healthbolt Carnival Time again. So grab a coffee and start clicking… Madeleine Begun Kane from Mad Kane’s Humor Blog entertains us with Multi-Task Madness. Orna Ross suggests people should F-R-E-E-Write Your Way to Wellness?. To help you learn more about the Vegan lifestyle, Piotr Stepien from we overstep provides a list of Inspiring Vegan Links. C. Myers from Mind Mart suggests several natural remedies for Boils in Boil, Boil, Toil and Trouble. Tami Blodgett from Online Wellness: A Safe Haven offers a review of the book FAMILY MATTERS the Soul of a Family. Dan Abshear from Informaproject reports on The Power Of Bacteria. myln from ManageYourLifeNow.com looks at How to tell if someone is lying. Alvaro Fernandez from SharpBrains: discusses Brain Train... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200490 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:19:44 +0100 2200490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1951822&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F11%2F11%2Fit%25e2%2580%2599s-healthbolt-carnival-time%25e2%2580%25a6%2F Welcome to the latest Healthbolt Carnival. It’s full of  interesting health, fitness, and wellness posts from around the blogosphere.  So just jump on in and start clicking and reading… Kelly Turner from Grounded Fitness gives us all something to think about with her post A Round of Applause for the Fellas . Purple Tomatoes? Yes, really. Naomi from Diary From England provides the facts in British Scientists create purple cancer fighting tomatoes.. Austin Lee from The Health, Drug, Prescription, and GMP Supersite guides us to a report that suggests you might be able to Treat The Flu With Red Wine?!. Definitely my kind of study! Kara-Leah from Prana Flow NZ gives us the low down on how to Squeeze yoga and meditation into a jam-packed day?, saying, “Family, work, & ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1951822 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:43:07 +0100 1951822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709029&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F14%2Fwill-clumsy-chubby%2F If “Swift” and “Grace” were your nicknames as a kid, and nobody could ever accuse you of being particularly dexterous, guess what? That could spell trouble for you in adulthood. Because according to a British study, children who are clumsy and have poor hand control may be more likely to become obese as adults. This finding is based on the tests of around 11,000 people who were assessed in hand control, coordination, and clumsiness at age 7 and 11, then followed until they were 33. The result? The risk of becoming obese as adults more than doubled in the seven-year-olds who “certainly” showed poor hand control and tripled for those who were clumsy. I have to wonder if this obesity might be caused by the adults abstaining from physical activities because ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709029 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:00:39 +0100 1709029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1700662&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F12%2Fyou-too-can-have-a-body-like-an-olympian%2F With the Olympic Games at full force now, everywhere you turn - TV, newspapers, magazines, internet - there are stories about who’s winning what, how bad the beijing smog is, what to do in China, etc, etc. And, of course, there are numerous stories about athletic ftness levels that focus on the idea that ‘you, too, could have a body like an Olympian’. Here’s two of my favorite articles. CBS News gives us 10 Tips For An Olympic Body: 1. Know your body type 2. Determine your goals 3. Eat healthfully 4. Eat frequently, with a mixture of protein and carbohydrates at every meal 5. Watch the mirror, not the scale 6. Drink plenty of water 7. Ease into new exercises 8. Vary your activity, but include the weight room 9. Train regularly and consistently 10. Consider hirin... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1700662 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:12:27 +0100 1700662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1688976&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F07%2Fgive-us-your-opinions-on-the-exercise-pill%2F By now it’s darn likely you’ve heard of this new exercise pill. You know, the one that essentially tricks your bod into thinking it’s worked out when it hasn’t. Now, in my dream world, this seems like just the ticket. After all, who has time to keep up with a regular exercise regime, right? And isn’t the whole point of modern medicine to make life better for all? And wouldn’t skipping exercise in lieu of a pill make everyone happy? Um, maybe not. The more I thought about this, the worse of an idea it became to me. Would there be any of that “exercise high” or stress relief that most of us get when we do go through with a real, live workout? Would we become a nation of sloth and laziness, spending what would have been our “healthy time&... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1688976 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:10:20 +0100 1688976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1655423&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F25%2Flast-chance-to-enter-high-heels-to-hormones-book-giveaway%2F Have you entered the ‘High Heels to Hormones Book Giveaway’ yet? If not, there’s still time. The giveaway closes at midnight 25th July 2008. And don’t forget, you can enter over at Alzheimer’s Notes as well. Winners will be announced on Sunday’s Healthbolt’s Weekly Roundup of Contests and Giveaways. Tags: back pain, Contests, giveaways, guide to back pain, healthbolt giveaway, healthy tips, high heels to hormones, spinal careShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1655423 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:49:32 +0100 1655423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1645903&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F22%2Fokay-bigshot-how-many-push-ups-can-you-do%2F Image details: Thinkstock Single Image Set served by picapp.com The push-up: it’s said to be a great indicator of good health since it uses many major muscle groups. It’s also the do-anywhere exercise that requires nothing other than your own body weight. That said, push-ups should be the go-to exercise for the whole human race, right? Yet for many people, they’re so darn hard to do. According to a recent NYT article, the average 40-year-old woman should be able to perform 16 push-ups, and the average man of the same age should be able to do 27. So we want to know… How many push-ups can you do? Tags: Health and Wellness blogs, Healthbolt, How many push-ups, physical fitness, PushupsShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1645903 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:30:23 +0100 1645903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1593794&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F07%2Fstay-grounded-while-exercising-with-grounded-fitness%2F Here’s a heads-up for Healthbolt readers. There’s a brand new blog here at b5Media that looks like it will be worth visiting daily. Called Grounded Fitness, it’s focus will be on ‘fitness, yoga, pilates and health related items’. Kelly Turner, a personal trainer who blogs about fitness at Every Gym’s Nightmare, and Susan Watiker will be providing daily posts showing us how to exercise for fitness and fun. Check out Kelly’s introductory post and subscribe to Grounded Fitness’s RSS feed to keep up-to-date with what’s new in the world of fitness. Tags: b5Media, exercising, Fitness, grounded fitness, Health, kelly turner, pilates, susan watiker, yogaShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1593794 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:05:59 +0100 1593794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543140&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F25%2Fits-healthbolt-carnival-time-again%2F Yes, it’s time again for another jam packed edition of the Healthbolt Carnival. I’ve done very little editing on this time around, leaving the posts in the order they arrived and only removing those that didn’t fit and those who sent in more than one post from a blog. As a result, we’ve ended up with a diverse collection of articles for you all to check out. Happy reading. And let us know what your favorite is… Brandon Patchin presents Intensity Propensity: The Importance of High Intensity Exercise posted at www.OneChanceToLive.com. Sagar presents 101 Wellness Tips You?ve Never Heard Before posted at Nursing Degree Guide. Romeo Vitelli presents Providentia: Pleasing Yourself posted at Providentia, saying, “A topic that defies categorization.” J... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543140 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:23:08 +0100 1543140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508281&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F11%2Fanother-healthbolt-carnival%2F *******************NEWSFLASH******************************* Right after the inagural Healthbolt Carnival last week, we were inundated with new submissions which made having another carnival a necessity. Only this time, we’ve used a lot of editorial discretion. So if you’re post ain’t here, it’s not cause it wasn’t good enough, it was just it didn’t quite fit into the ‘Healthbolt Carnival frame of mind’. What, you ask, is the Healthbolt Carnival Frame of  Mind’? Well, it’s a place where you can find the intriguing, the oddball, the unique, and the newest of health information. And to make it easier, we’ll be adding categories to the submission form to help you see where your post fits. ***************************************... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508281 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:01:04 +0100 1508281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1492027&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F03%2Fwant-to-live-longer-play-golf%2F Looks like those Wednesday afternoon golfing doctors had it right all along. Seems golfing is not only good for your health but also has the potential to add years to your life according to a new study out by the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet. The study, published recently in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, analysed data collected from 300,000 Swedish golfers and discovered that “…they were 40 per cent less likely to die at any given age than those who did not play.” And those with the lowest handicap had even a greater chance of longer life. Makes sense. Those with a lower handicap, after all, probably spend a lot more time on the golf course. (source) Tags: Exercise, Fitness, golf, Health, Healthbolt, Longevity, sportsSha... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1492027 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:38:15 +0100 1492027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1463743&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F23%2Fbodybuilding-and-steriods-are-they-for-real%2F Check out these pictures over at Life in the Fast Lane. You will not believe your eyes. My first thought when I saw them was ‘they can’t be for real’ but apparently they are… My second thought - how in the world would they ever find clothes that fit… My third thought - why in the world would they do this to themselves… Luckily,there is a new movie, Bigger Stronger Faster, due to be release at the end of the month that might be able to explain why some guys (and girls) have the need to turn their bodies into muscle bound caricatures. Made by the producers of Bowling for Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11, this movie, according to a Variety magazine review, offers an in-depth yet personal look at the use of steriods among athletes obsessed with body image and w... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1463743 Fri, 23 May 2008 09:42:21 +0100 1463743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1442799&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F15%2Fhow-fit-are-you%2F You might think you’re fit. But are you ? Find out with the President’s Challenge Adult Fitness Test. It’s been designed by The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, a group of volunteers who advise the government and ultimately the President about fitness, physical activity, and sports in the U.S. It measures your aerobic fitness, muscular strength & endurance, flexibility, and body composition by having you… Walk one mile or run 1.5 miles and log in your time. Count the number of half sit-ups you can do in a minute. Count the number of push-ups you can do in a minute. Do a sit-and-reach flexibility test. Measure your height, weight, and waist. The results are then entered and an evaluation and tips for improvement will be done. As this was... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1442799 Thu, 15 May 2008 10:13:40 +0100 1442799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1423146&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F06%2Frunning-indoors-or-out-which-one-reigns-supreme%2F Image details: Couple running on the beach served by picapp.com Runners of the world, weigh in: Do you prefer getting your run on outside or inside? Pavement or treadmill? Why? We all know some of the benefits of indoor running: adjusting incline, temperature control, a nearby TV, etc. And outdoor running: becoming one with nature, natural visual stimulation, fresh air, etc. Given those reasons and more, most runners have their favorite running spots and rituals, so naturally, whatever works best for you and gets you moving off the couch is the way to go. However… Is there a scientific difference between the two, health benefit-wise? Short answer: Nobody’s really sure. See, researchers have found the following: Outdoor running promotes a more intense exercise. With outdoor run... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1423146 Tue, 06 May 2008 18:09:43 +0100 1423146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1419288&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F04%2Fdid-you-take-healtbolts-vitality-compass-challenge%2F Earlier this week Liberty and I took the Vitality Compass quiz to see where we sit in the longevity stakes. But then we asked ’why should we have all the fun’. So we issued a Healthbolt Vitality Compass Challenge. Here’s the brave souls who took up the challenge and not only completed the Vitality Compass quiz but also shared their results with us… Lisa from Best Health Magazine found that she is 6 years younger that her real age. A’Lyn is 4.4 years younger. Alicia from Mental Health Notes is 4 years older…but she explains, with good reason. ME, with a life expectancy of 97, will outlive all of us. Steph declared she was in the blue but thinks she could definitely do better. (BTW: love the blog title - waiting for my real life to begin) Gabrielle from F... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1419288 Sun, 04 May 2008 11:39:55 +0100 1419288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1397628&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F24%2Fthe-vitality-compass-an-online-longevity-calculator%2F Want to know how long your longevity is? Then head to the Blue Zones. Set up by Dan Buettner, author of a new book The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest  (National Geographic, 2008), the website offers a Vitality Compass which lets you find out how long you’ll live given your current habits. It sounds a little like an advertising gimmick to sell the book but not so, according to a recent New York Times article. The article, How to Live Longer Without Really Trying points out the results from the Vitality Compass are “…based on a complex, 106-page algorithm developed by Dr. Robert Kane, a physician and a professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.” The 35 questions of the Vitality Compass are desig... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1397628 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:41:35 +0100 1397628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1367908&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F11%2Fa-big-bolt-welcome-to-our-two-newest-blogs%2F It’s been a while since we’ve added some new blood to the Science & Health channel, but alas, two awesome blogs have now joined our dysfunctional, er, happy little family. First up: Weighting Line. Hope and Robin dish up all kinds of goodness on how to lose weight effectively and for good. But these gals aren’t just preaching “do’s” and “don’ts”. They’re actually living them. Join them in the quest for weight loss and good health - we’re all in it together. Next: Pink Ribbon Review. A breast cancer survivor herself, Karen has been there and will lead you through some of trials and tribulations of the disease, as well as the triumphs. This promises to be an active and supportive community for both patients and their love... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1367908 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 02:59:41 +0100 1367908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1358529&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F08%2Fwho-should-win-nbcs-the-biggest-loser%2F Big day today on The Biggest Loser. Did you watch it? Here’s a recap of what happened: * Roger set a record for the most weight lost on campus in the history of the show. * Ali lost the most weight of any female contestant ever on the show. * Ali and Kelly BOTH secured a shot at the top spot, making the probability of a first-time female winner quite strong. * For the first time ever, viewers will vote who to eliminate this week, and it’s between Mark and Roger. Lots of excitement this week, and definitely looking ahead as well. Every one of those contestants brought their A-game this week, shocking themselves and their trainers with the weight they managed to peel off so far along in the process. Truly inspiring and completely commendable. So who do you think should be voted o... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1358529 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:42:45 +0100 1358529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455553&cid=t_295550_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fthursday-article-7-simple-steps-to.html This article is brought to you by Weight Watchers®, Online weight-loss from the name you trust. Get Your Free Personal AssessmentSite Feed (Source: Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets) Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455553 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:07:00 +0100 1455553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1349495&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F04%2Fthinness-isan-inheritable-trait%2F *************************NEWSFLASH*************************** Ladies, turns out it might not be your fault if you can’t lose weight no matter how much exercise or dieting. It could be that you are simply missing the ‘lean gene’. A collaborative study between Tel Aviv University in Israel and Kings College in England has determined that ‘thinness, like your smile or the color of your eyes, is an inheritable trait.’ These findings are based on a study they conducted with more than 3,000 middle-aged British women who belonged to either an identical or fraternal twin pair, measuring their ‘total lean mass’ (one of the three major components of body weight) and compared it to markers in their genes. According to lead researcher Professor Livshits, &#822... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1349495 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:19:40 +0100 1349495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1286207&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F07%2Fyoure-never-too-old-to-runa-marathon%2F Meet Buster Martin. He is a man on the move. Last year he was in the British band, The Zimmers, who made their way up the charts with a remake of the old Pete Townsend song ‘My Generation’. Nothing unique there, except that the band was made up of a group of pensioners with a combined age of over 3000 years. The youngest was 64. The oldest was 99. And they were great. Just in case you missed it…. Well, it seems that Buster has moved on to bigger and better things. He signed on as an ‘agony uncle’ for men’s magazine FHM, offering guidance to a younger generation. And he is running marathons. Just last week he ran a half marathon in 5 hours and 13 minutes. Now he has his sights set on the 26 kilometer London Marathon. At a 101, he hopes the be the world... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1286207 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:39:39 +0100 1286207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1181631&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F27%2Fthe-sunday-sidebar-the-lighter-side-of-exercise%2F Not in the mode of doing any real exercise today. Then sit back, relax, and check out these bizarre exercise videos. They might not get you moving but they will get you laughing. Paint, Exercise, and Cook… Cable Access star John Kilduff has cornered the market as the multitasking artist on the move with His Let’s Paint TV series. By the way, there are 124 more clips available to view. Japanese Exercise - are they for real??? Japanese Exercise with ‘The Incredibles’ theme: Learn English and Exercise too. (there are 23 more language/exercise clips to choose from) And last, but definitely not least… Poodle Exercise with Humans Happy viewing. Share This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1181631 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:30:26 +0100 1181631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1084272&cid=t_295550_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-12-10-cancer-treatment%2Fwhat-bmr-calculator-and-bmi-calculator-can-teach-you-about-weight-loss-surgery%2F Watching the Discovery Health channel, I am amazed how frequently the subjects of plastic surgery and weight loss surgery are discussed. Especially weight loss surgery seems to be the new miracle treatment for loosing lots of weight. Let’s look a bit deeper into the matter before you decide radical procedures like surgery to change the course of your life. It’s clear that obese people’s body need to carry and support a body that shouldn’t weigh as much as it is doing. On top of that the hearth needs to pump harder, arteries can get blocked and it becomes clear that extreme overweight can have hazardous effects on your health and your life all together. When " you want to be your own doctor", you can use online calculators to see if you are in a risk categ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1084272 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:19:41 +0100 1084272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=956104&cid=t_295550_145_f&fid=35710&url=http%3A%2F%2Fksdescartin.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F10%2F16%2Festrogen-metabolism-index-and-breast-cancer-what-we-need-to-know%2F Apart from timely mammography, a simple urine test on Estrogen Metabolite Index (EMI) can help in determining whether one is at risk for developing breast cancer. Are you concerned whether your intake of Oral Contraceptive Pills or Hormone Replacement Therapy may put you at risk? The following bit of information may answer some of those gnawing questions. From Estrogen Carcinogenesis in Breast Cancer by James D. Yager, Ph.D., and Nancy E. Davidson, M.D., New England Journal of Medicine [2006;354:270-82]:   Studies of breast cancer have consistently found an increased risk associated with elevated blood levels of endogenous estrogen, clinical indicators of persistently elevated blood estrogen levels, and exposure to exogenous estrogen plus progestin through hormone-replacement therapy ... the story of healing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=956104 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:43:58 +0100 956104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=928826&cid=t_295550_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-05-cancer-treatment%2Fdo-you-feed-your-muscles-and-nerves-with-extra-magnesium%2F We all need magnesium in our bodies as it is a natural occurring material. Magnesium is important for many systems in the body including the muscles and nerves. It can be lost through our body by sweating especially when we exercise or when we get involved in heavy activities. Magnesium that is lost has to be replaced and one such Magnesium supplement is Magonate. Magonate is the only liquid magnesium gluconate that is available in the market. It is a very convenient and easy way to replenish magnesium in your bodies when you take a liquid magnesium supplement. Before taking magnesium supplement, you should consult your doctor first to see if you have a kidney condition. (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=928826 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 07:34:56 +0100 928826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=918956&cid=t_295550_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-02-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-update-from-dad%2F Dad is still recovering after his surgery to remove the cancer in his colon. He is home already and in very good spirits: wanting to go shopping, go to the hairdresser and doing his normal every day activities. Yet his body is still weak: even a little walk makes father tired. Now I am not a doctor and I know that people having cancer get tired quite fast. Yet I also know that dad is not that young anymore, so an evasive surgery like this must cost a lot of energy as well. And what I forget is that dad is now on a very strict diet in order to make sure his colon can heal properly. (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=918956 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:57:28 +0100 918956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=893277&cid=t_295550_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-23-cancer-treatment%2Fdad-out-of-hospital%2F We are at this moment taking dad out of the hospital (after his colon cancer surgery done last Monday). Our main concern now is… who’s car makes the least bumps on the road Father looks ok, just that his hands and feet are a bit swollen. Surely not as bad as with metastatic liver cancer father, so we will monitor it and follow up with the doctors on Thursday. Walking a bit should make things better. Of course dad can not exercise too much nor can he lift (heavy) weights, so we will see, as he needs to rest as well and his food intake is not very nutricious I find. (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=893277 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:43:26 +0100 893277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=889642&cid=t_295550_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-21-cancer-treatment%2Fupdate-about-mom%2F Seems when people reach a certain age, doctors love to perform surgery… Anyway, mom’s arm has undergone surgery about 5 weeks ago now. She still has the companionship of her 2 sisters who are retired nurses, but you can feel that the sisters want to continue their lives as well. So far it seems that mom’s recovery is going well, and next week Monday she will get the visit of the professional palliative care taker of metastatic liver cancer father. Not that mom needs palliative care, but it’s a relief to see a real person who knows the real problems, in stead of filling in papers and getting approved or not by somebody who never leaves his or her desk… (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=889642 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:51:59 +0100 889642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675547&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F15%2Ffitness-and-a-heart-condition-can-they-go-together%2F Filed under: ExerciseIt may seem like once you're diagnosed with a chronic heart condition (or other illness for that matter) the idea of fitness and good health go right out the window, and that really shouldn't be the case. It may be more challenging, but it certainly is possible to exercise and get in better shape while working around a chronic illness.Your doctor can go over with you exactly what your physical limitations are in regards to what you should and shouldn't be doing. He may also recommend physical therapy, depending on your situation, or he may just recommend specific guidelines for exercising. If you decide to go the route of hiring a personal trainer, which is a good idea for many, be sure to find one that has experience working with your particular health condition or co... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675547 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623474&cid=t_295550_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F19%2Fworthy-wisdom-weight-lifting-minus-the-weights%2F Filed under: Exercise, Worthy WisdomWhile visiting Tucson's Canyon Ranch health and wellness resort, I spent a few hours with a fitness instructor who evaluated my body composition, flexibility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular performance. After offering me a grade in each of these areas -- my muscle strength was average, for example; my cardiovascular performance very good -- he gave me all sorts of tips and techniques for reaching a high level of fitness. He armed me with a variety of options, and I now have a solid collection of exercises in my bag of tricks. One thing I don't have in my bag, however, is a need for a lot of fancy equipment or gear. This fitness instructor told me he once knew a college football player who had the most gorgeous body he'd ever seen. He'd picked up not... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623474 Sat, 19 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623474