Study Shows Fit People Have Higher Levels of Circulating CellsATLANTA -- Fit healthy people tend to have higher numbers of circulating cells that regenerate blood vessels, a new study shows. ... 89%People who are 40 years or older and are at a normal weight but carry an excess of fat around their abdominal area are 89 percent more likely to have... A Larger Abdomen in Midlife Increases Risk of DementiaOAKLAND, CA -- People in their 40s with larger stomachs have a higher risk for dementia when they reach their 70s, according to a study published in the March 26, 2008, online issue of Neurology. ... Study Finds that Personal Contact Best for Keeping Weight OffBATON ROUGE, LA -- Recent research confirms what many in the industry already know: members need accountability in order to lose weight and keep it off. In fact, people who were enrolled in a weight-loss maintenance trial and had a brief, monthly personal contact intervention—most often a 10- to 15-minute personal phone conversation—regained less weight than participants who were in a Web-based intervention or self-directed program.... Equipment Market to Exceed Almost $12 Billion by 2010SAN JOSE, CA -- As manufacturers gather at the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) show, which kicks off today in San Diego, a new report states that the world market for physical fitness equipment is projected to exceed almost $12 billion by 2010. ... Fittest, Fattest Cities Named In Recent Magazine StudyBy: Stuart Goldman Colorado Springs, Co Men's Fitness magazine released its annual list of the fittest and fattest cities in the United States last month. Colorado Springs,... DDR Offers Aerobic Benefits, Study SaysBy: Jennipher Shaver San Diego A workout using Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) is comparable to many other aerobic activities and could result in significant weight loss if used... Fittest, Fattest Cities Named in Men’s Fitness StudyCOLORADO SPRINGS, CO -- Men’s Fitness magazine released its annual list of the fittest and fattest cities in the United States on Monday. Colorado Springs, CO is the fittest while Las Vegas is the fattest.... DDR Offers Aerobic BenefitsSAN DIEGO -- A workout using Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) is comparable to many other aerobic activities and could result in significant weight loss if used regularly, according to research commissioned by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). ... Brain BuildersBy: By Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor Fitness professionals have been telling clients to use it or lose it for years. Although that well-worn clich is usually in reference to muscle tone,... 67The percentage of pediatricians who say they do not have the time to address overweight issues with their patients and their families. Twenty-one percent... Better Business Bureau Receiving More Fitness-Club ComplaintsARLINGTON, VA -- The number of complaints received by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for fitness clubs has increased more than 90 percent in the last five years, according to a recent BBB study.... People Are Interested in Financial Fitness More Than Physical Fitness, Survey SaysBy: Stuart Goldman Thousand Oaks, Ca More Americans will make financial fitness a priority over physical fitness in 2008, according to a recent survey. In the survey, 67... People Want Financial Fitness More Than Physical Fitness, Survey SaysTHOUSAND OAKS, CA -- More Americans will make financial fitness more of a priority than physical fitness in 2008, according to a recent survey.... Even Minimal Amount of Fitness Can Slow Death Rate, Study ShowsCOLUMBIA, SC -- A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that fitness level, not body fat, is a stronger indicator in judging longevity for older adults.... America Maintains Its WeightWASHINGTON, DC -- After a quarter century of increases, obesity prevalence has not measurably increased in the past few years but levels are still high –- at 34 percent of U.S. adults aged 20 and over, according to a study released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).... Pedometers Plus Diaries, Goals Motivate Fitness, Studies ShowCHICAGO -- Pedometers help people increase their physical activity, provided that they set a goal and log their steps, according to a recent analysis.... Report: Nation’s Health DeclinesWASHINGTON, DC -- The overall health of the nation declined over the past year despite progress made in some key health indicators, according to a report released this week by the United Health Foundation, the American Public Health Association (APHA) and Partnership for Prevention. The report indicates that the overall health of the nation declined by a rate of 0.3 percent since last year.... Older Adults Benefit from Functional TrainingSAN DIEGO -- Functional fitness programming works for older adults, and most of them see real-world benefits relatively quickly, according to a study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, upon the request of ACE, examined physical improvements associated with functional training. ... More Than Half of Georgia Children Are Out of ShapeBy: By Stuart Goldman Atlanta A survey of 5,000 fifth- and seventh-graders in the state of Georgia revealed that more than half of them failed to pass a fitness test, according... Denver, Colorado Top Health Club ListsSAN DIEGO – Denver and the state of Colorado have the highest percentage of people who belong to a health club, according to the 2007 Health Club Industry Review produced by The Active Marketing Group.... More Than Half of Georgia Children Out of ShapeATLANTA – A survey of 5,000 fifth- and seventh-graders in the state of Georgia revealed that more than half of them failed to pass a fitness test, according to a study by the Georgia Youth Fitness Assessment.... Aerobic Training Benefits Children with AsthmaINDIANAPOLIS -- Children with asthma can benefit from aerobic training and improve their cardiopulmonary fitness while decreasing the use of inhalers, according to a study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. ... Beginning to Work Out Is Main Battle, Survey SaysNEW YORK – Sixty-five percent of people surveyed said that getting motivated to do their first workout is the hardest part about starting an exercise routine, according to a survey from GymTicket.com, a health club search engine.... Researchers Say Weight-Loss Surgery Extends LifespanBATON ROUGE, LA -- As obesity rates have increased, gastric bypass and other abdominal surgeries have gained in popularity. Despite other reports that extreme weight loss reduces lifespan, new research suggests that these surgeries may be extending or saving lives.... |
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