People With Disabilities Need More Exercise
The CDC says adults with disabilities who get no aerobic physical activity are 50% more likely to have a chronic disease, like cancer, diabetes, stroke or heart disease.
Medical Breakthroughs
Children Developing Normally After H1N1 Pandemic
Dutch researchers say pregnant women who had the H1N1 vaccine during the 2009 flu pandemic have children who are growing and developing normally in their first year of life.
Pregnant Women Have Higher Right Brain Activity
Women about to give birth show an increase of activity in the right side of their brain, according to British researchers.
Concussion Recovery Twice as Long for Boys
A new study that looked at nearly 70 teenagers who suffered concussions found that males take twice as long to recover as females.
Energy Drinks Can Lead to Unhealthy Habits for Teens
Middle schoolers and high schoolers who regularly consume sports and energy drinks are more likely to pick up unhealthy habits like smoking, excessive video gaming, and TV-watching.
Increased Exercise After 65 Can Improve Heart Health
The American Heart Association reports maintaining or boosting exercise after age 65 can improve your heart’s health, and lower your risk of a heart attack.
Teen Diabetes Increasing
The number of U.S. children and teens with type 1 and type 2 diabetes increased significantly between 2001 and 2009.
Few Children Receiving Early Dental Care
A Canadian study finds less than 2 percent of healthy urban children receive dental care by age 2.
Motivational Doctors Help Children Lose Weight
A pediatric study finds a motivating doctor can help overweight children lower their body mass index.
AMA Has New Health Guidelines for Stroke Survivors
New guidelines from the American Heart Association say stroke survivors should control their blood pressure, cholesterol and weight and exercise regularly to prevent another stroke.
