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Seven in 10 parents (71 per cent) think their children are “active enough” but only one in 10 of their children (10 per cent) say they do the recommended amount of exercise, according to a survey out today from British Heart Foundation (BHF).

Nearly 1,000 UK parents with children aged eight to 15 were questioned. BHF’s report ‘Couch Kids’ shows that while the number of obese children has risen since the mid-1990s, there have been no major changes in children’s physical activity levels over the past decade.

“Regular physical activity is vital for children to reduce their chances of becoming obese and developing Type 2 diabetes,” said Libby Dowling, Care Advisor at diabetes UK. “It is recommended that children get at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This does not have to be all in one go; it can be in chunks of about 15 to 20 minutes throughout the day.

She went on to say that parents have a key part to play in controlling their children’s weight, and that encouraging them to be fit and active by simply walking to school or playing football in the garden are great ways to give children the start in life they deserve.” A Department of Heath spokesperson added: “Tackling childhood obesity is a priority for the Government. Read more…

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Diabetes UK

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Study ties poor supervisors to higher odds for heart attack

By Randy Dotinga
HealthDay Reporter

(HealthDay News) — If an inept or abrasive boss is ruining your workday, you may be taking that stress to heart, literally.

New research links having a poor supervisor to a higher risk of heart attack, and that’s not all: people who don’t like their managers also take more sick leave.

The findings, which come from surveys of thousands of employees in Europe, don’t prove that bad bosses cause illness and heart problems, the report’s author said. And the findings regarding heart attacks only look at men.

Still, the research does suggest that what happens at work doesn’t stay at work, said Anna Nyberg, a postgraduate student at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and author of a thesis based on the results of the surveys.

“Our findings provide clear support for an association between managers’ leadership and employee stress and health,” she said. (Read more…)

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Sampling of senior athletes finds better density with some sports

(healthDay News) — Playing high-impact sports might help boost bone mineral density in mature athletes.

The finding stemmed from a study of male and female athletes, aged 50 to 93, who took part in the 2005 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh, including 560 who competed in high-impact sports such as basketball, road racing, track and field, triathlon and volleyball.

Ultrasound scans revealed that those who participated in high-impact sports had better bone mineral density than people who participated in low-impact sports. The findings appear in the November/December issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Read more…

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By Stephen Daniells,

Extracts from bilberry may prevent the build up of plaques in the arteries, preventing hardening of the blood vessels and boosting overall heart health, says a new study from France.

A fermented bilberry extract out-performed a standard extract, leasing the French researchers to suggest that yeast fermentation produces new bioactive compounds with heart health effects.

Researchers led by Aurelie Mauray from France’s Institut National de la Research Agronomique (INRA – UMR1019, Centre de Recherche de Clermont Ferrand/Theix) used apolipoprotein-E-deficient mice, putting the animals at an increased risk of heart disease. Apolipoprotein-E (Apo-E) is essential for the normal breakdown of triglyceride-rich lipoprotein constituents. Read more…

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Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At
After witnessing a sneeze, people worry more about flu, heart attacks, accidents and crime, study finds

By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter

(healthDay News) — It may sound hard to believe, but just one sneeze is enough to increase your fear not just of contracting flu, but also of dying from a heart attack at an early age, dying from an accident or being the victim of a fatal crime, new research shows.

Of greater concern, however, was that people who’d just been exposed to a sneezing actor were three times as likely to want to spend $1.3 billion on the development of a flu vaccine instead of creating jobs in “green” industries than those who hadn’t been near someone sneezing.

“Finding that a simple sneeze can shift feelings on an important decision — how to spend a billion dollars — should really lead people to be careful and think, ‘Is my current feeling going to lead me astray?’” said study author Spike W.S. Lee, a doctoral student in social psychology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. “We often make judgments without thinking about how we’re feeling.”

The study appears in the November issue of Psychological Science. Read more…

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Individuals 65 years and older who’ve been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA), that practice Tai Chi, improve their physical function and encounter less pain, according to a new Tufts University School of Medicine study. Osteoarthritis is a general form of arthritis that causes a breakdown of joint cartilage. Chiropractors help a large number individuals who suffer with OA in a number of regions of the body, including the joints of the knee. Second only to spinal problems, knee pain and disability is one of the most prevalent afflictions of the musculoskeletal system. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there are an astounding 4.3 million people in this country over age 60 diagnosed with knee OA, and the CDC anticipates that by age 85, half of American adults may suffer from symptoms of OA. Knee osteoarthritis results in pain, immobility, dysfunction and disability, and a diminished quality of life.

You may be wondering why so many adults develop OA. Inordinate stress over a period of time is a major element in the majority of musculoskeletal problems that develop as we age. Therefore, as people age they are more at risk for developing OA in their knees, as well as other joints. Abnormal function of the knee, improper gait, compensatory foot mechanics as the result of foot pain, and repetitive use of the knee joint all create excessive stress on the knees. Over time arthritic changes in the knee joint develop. As an adjunct to chiropractic treatment, chiropractors fully support natural, drug-free practices, such as Tai Chi (Chuan), that can mitigate knee pain. Tai Chi (Chuan) is a traditional style of Chinese martial arts that features slow, rhythmic movements that generate mental relaxation, as well as an enhancement of balance, an increase in strength, and more flexibility.

The 40 men and women selected for the Tufts study were on an average 65 years of age, overweight, and with confirmed OA, but in otherwise good health. Individuals were randomly selected to participate in 60-minute “Yang style” Tai Chi sessions twice weekly for 12 weeks. Each session included a 10-minute self-massage and a review of Tai Chi principles, 30 minutes of Tai Chi movement, 10 minutes of breathing technique, and 10 minutes of relaxation.

Tai Chi involves many of the prevailing exercise protocols for OA, such as range of motion, flexibility, muscle conditioning, and aerobic workout. Furthermore, researchers noted that the “mental aspect” of Tai Chi encouraged a sense of well-being, life satisfaction, and impressions of health that assisted the participants in dealing differently with chronic pain. Compared with the control group, the group practicing Tai Chi exhibited a significant decrease in knee pain.

Full findings of the study are published in the November 2009 issue of Arthritis Care & Research, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology.

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from Integrative Nutrition Blog by Integrative nutrition

Everyone is talking about the flu, the shot, and whether to get it or not.  There are many ways to boost your immunity during flu season, and avoid getting sick.  The most important thing is to eat a healthy well balanced diet full of whole foods, fruits, and vegetables.  Specific immunity booster are Vitamin C, found in citrus fruits and Omega 3 fats, found in fatty fish.  Garlic, carrots and sweet potatoes, which are loaded with beta carotene, also pump up your immune system.  Probiotics, or the “live active cultures” found in yogurt, are healthy bacteria that keep the gut and intestinal tract free of disease-causing germs.   Also add Vitamin E and Zinc to your diet for extra defense. 

Get enough sleep. Make sure that during the season of sickness, you take extra care of yourself by resting and reducing stress. Lack of sleep lowers immunity and increases your chances of getting sick, so, ease up on the party people!

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and keep your hands away from your face.  Drink plenty of water and hot liquids, like green tea.  Green tea is a super-charger for your immune system.  Avoid processed foods which are low in vital nutrients that we need to stay healthy.  And exercise to sweat out toxins and keep your immune system in tip top shape.How do you stay healthy during the cold and flu season? 

Immune Boosting Ginger Tea:
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Peel a two inch piece of ginger and slice into thin strips. Once water is boiling add ginger. Reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes. Strain ginger from the liquid and drink. Add honey and lemon to taste if desired.

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Body Clock, Blood Sugar Control Seem Linked
Findings could lead to better diabetes treatments, researchers predict

 (healthDay News) — A strong link exists between the body's biological clock and blood sugar control, say U.S. researchers who conducted lab experiments on mouse and human stem cells, as well as genetically engineered mice.

"The most surprising part of our findings is that our internal biologic rhythms are embedded directly into another pathway, one that is essential to regulate metabolism," senior author Dr. Brian Feldman, an assistant professor of pediatric endocrinology at the Stanford University School of Medicine, said in a university news release.

The researchers found that daily fluctuations in hormones called glucocorticoids synchronize the biological clock as part of the mechanism for regulating blood sugar levels. The finding may help lead to new ways to control diabetics' blood sugar levels and may improve understanding of why night-shift workers are at risk for obesity and diabetes. Read more….

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