Health News Archives

Even a Little Overweight, Inactivity Hurts the Heart
Large study finds increased risk of heart failure

Eating Strategies for Healthier Holiday Parties
Easy-to-follow tips can take the guilt, and the calories, out of the equation

Exercise Protects Black Women From Type 2 Diabetes
Brisk walking, limiting TV seems to benefit this high-risk group

Community Exercise Programs Boost Seniors’ Strength
Regular participation can also reduce risk of falls, study says

’Hot’ Toys May Not Be the Best Present
Giving the gift of your time with kids is one option to consider

Strict Blood Sugar Lowering Won’t Ease Diabetes Heart Risk
Blood pressure, cholesterol control may be type 2 diabetics' best bet, researchers say

Stress Triggers Heart-Damaging Behavior
Study found the dynamic raised cardiovascular risks by 50%

Deaths From Heart Disease, Stroke Down 30%
Medical advances, not lifestyle changes, are source of the improvement, AHA says

Good Warm-Ups Could Halve Sports Injuries
Female athletes using special program saw all injuries cut by a third, researchers say

2 Markers Predict Survival Odds in Colon Cancer Patients
One protein was protective, the other not, researchers found