News Archives - January 2010
How to Stick to the USDA's Healthy Eating Guidelines
1/28/10 - Healthnotes Newswire—The MyPyramid plan, the most recent dietary guidelines developed by the US Department of Agriculture, gives some great recommendations—but how do you fit them into real life? To help you meet the MyPyramid's daily food group requirements with healthy and nutritious foods, follow these simple, helpful hints: Grains: Eat up to 10 ounces (280 g) per day from this group—at least half of your total grains should be whole grains. >more
A Fishy Fountain of Youth
1/28/10 - Healthnotes Newswire—Omega-3 fats—the type found in deep, coldwater fish such as salmon and sardines—appear to improve health and survival in people with heart disease. >more
Never Too Late: Exercise for Seniors Still Important
1/28/10 - Healthnotes Newswire—An active mind and body are essential quality-of-life elements for everyone, and this connection holds true for seniors in care facilities. >more
Lose Extra Pounds by Eating Right, Not Less
1/21/10 - Healthnotes Newswire—After the holidays and before swimsuit season, many of us reluctantly start on a new diet. >more
Weight Gain Hits a Plateau
1/21/10 - Healthnotes Newswire—After more than two decades of alarming increases in rates of overweight and obesity, America's weight problem seems to have stabilized. >more
Childhood Obesity Rates Remain Steady
1/21/10 - Healthnotes Newswire—After nearly tripling since 1980, recent estimates from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) show what seems to be a holding pattern in the prevalence of childhood obesity. Children who are overweight or obese are more likely to be obese as adults, putting them at risk for heart disease, diabetes, and several cancers. >more
Exercise Gives the Brain a Boost
1/14/10 - Healthnotes Newswire—In the United States, the population of people 65 and older has increased by about 16% since 1990, while the "oldest old," those 85 and up, has increased by an incredible 42%. >more
Choosing the Right Carbs Can Have Health Benefits
1/14/10 - Healthnotes Newswire—While carbohydrates are often to blame for weight gain and other unwanted health problems, it's important to know that they're not all bad for you. >more
Cross Training: Variety Is the Spice of Life
1/14/10 - Healthnotes Newswire—Whether you're training for a marathon or aiming to maintain your present fitness level, you'll reap the benefits of cross training—total body fitness, reduced risk of injury, and an added psychological boost. Q. >more
Soy Foods Safe for Breast Cancer Survivors
1/7/10 - Healthnotes Newswire—Concerns over the safety of eating soy foods when diagnosed with breast cancer led a team of researchers to investigate the matter further in the Shanghai Breast Cancer Survival Study. >more
Ginkgo Doesn't Help Brain Function? Not So Fast
1/7/10 - Healthnotes Newswire—The herb Ginkgo biloba has been studied and used for years as a way to manage mild age-related decline in thinking (cognition), and more serious dysfunction caused by Alzheimer's and related diseases. >more
Diet Right: Cut Calories, Not Nutrition
1/7/10 - Healthnotes Newswire—If you're one of the many ready to shed the extra pounds packed on from your well-deserved holiday indulgences, it may be time to try a weight-loss diet. >more
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