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Health Buzz: Diabetes and Arthritis and Other Health News
Health
- May 9, 2008
The birth control patch, teen drivers, and calorie counts in New York.
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Stroke Survivors Walk Better With Human Help
Health
- May 8, 2008
Rehab with therapist had more benefit than those using robotic devices, study finds
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Too Fat? First, Get off the Couch
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- April 28, 2008
Overweight women who exercise can lower their risk of heart disease before dropping a pound.
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How Exercise Revs Up Your Brain
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- April 17, 2008
Research is mounting that a workout pumps up your memory and your mood as well as your heart.
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An Argument for Housework
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 10, 2008
Just 20 minutes a week gives you a mental boost.
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For Better Balance, Pilates and Tai Chi Beat Yoga
By Matthew Shulman -
Health
- April 8, 2008
A new study suggests yoga might reduce falls, but other forms of exercise probably work better.
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TV in the Bedroom? Bad Idea
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- April 7, 2008
Together, two new studies point to a heightened chance of early heart disease and diabetes.
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Can Exercise Make You Gain Weight?
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- March 31, 2008
A reader complains she overeats after working out. But most people don't, studies suggest.
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Aches and Pains: Sizing Up Soreness After Exercise
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- March 27, 2008
When is it good to hurt a little, and when is it bad?
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Belly Fat Is Linked to Dementia Risk
By January W. Payne -
Health
- March 26, 2008
For those with abdominal obesity, experts offer 5 tips for shedding the excess girth.
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Lawyer Puts in 90 Hours as a Diet Coach
By Liz Wolgemuth -
The Inside Job
- March 25, 2008
Working overtime to keep other lawyers from packing on the pounds.
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Your Dog is Fat. And You Know What to Do
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- March 20, 2008
A pet weight-loss plan, like a human plan, requires some strategizing.
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The Weight Is Gone. How to Keep It Off
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- March 11, 2008
Regular counseling may help somewhat, but the bottom line is probably exercise.
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PE and Music for Higher Test Scores
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- March 10, 2008
Schools ditching the extras in favor of reading and math might want to consider how exercise and the arts affect the brain.
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Exercise Before Bed? Go for It
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- March 3, 2008
The excuse that working out will make it tough to fall asleep turns out to be pretty flimsy.
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Take the President's Fitness Challenge
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- February 28, 2008
The exercise program you remember from gym class is growing up and reaching out.
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A Vote Against Aerobic Exercise?
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- February 25, 2008
Some experts argue that it doesn't work so well. What do you think?
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Probiotics Aren't for Everyone
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- February 21, 2008
In one recent test, they made sick people even sicker.
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Fitness
Health
- February 8, 2008
The most important thing people can do for their health is to engage in regular physical activity.
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Eight Strength Training Tips For Women
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- February 8, 2008
Coach Alwyn Cosgrove explains why lifting weights is important and how to do it right.
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Lowering LDL Cholesterol Without Drugs
By Adam Voiland -
Health
- February 6, 2008
Beyond statins, try exercise, diet, and a supplement or two.
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Women: Get With the Heart Rehab Program
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- February 5, 2008
Too many women drop out of the exercise and nutritional regimens that follow a heart attack.
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Google Weighs In With Some Tips
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- January 31, 2008
After reading my earlier post, the folks at Google offered up some additional motivational tools.
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Vigorous Exercise Can Really Roll Back the Years
By Christine Larson -
Health
- January 31, 2008
A much younger body, too.
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