http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Several bursts of exercise that last five minutes or more might be better for preventing childhood obesity than are intermittent physical activity sessions lasting four minutes or less throughout the day. http://www.physorg.com/news156525958.html Medicine & Health Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:26:25 EST news156525958 The benefits of moderate physical activity to general health and well-being are well known. It is recommended that people engage in 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity physical activity, equivalent to 30 minutes each day 5 times a week. Although pedometers are widely used as a physical activity monitoring tool, they are unable to measure activity intensity. http://www.physorg.com/news156506702.html Medicine & Health Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:05:50 EST news156506702 In a research article published recently by the American Journal of Epidemiology, Oregon Research Institute (ORI) scientist Fuzhong Li, Ph.D., and colleagues show that a high-density of fast food outlets was associated with an increase of 3 pounds in weight and .8 inches in waist circumference among neighborhood residents who frequently ate at those restaurants. In contrast, high-walkability neighborhoods were associated with a decrease of 2.7 pounds in weight and 0.6 inches in waist size among residents who increased their levels of vigorous physical activity during a one-year period. http://www.physorg.com/news155311609.html Medicine & Health Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:07:16 EST news155311609 One-third of Americans are losing sleep over the state of the U.S. economy and other personal financial concerns, according to a new poll released today by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). The poll suggests that inadequate sleep is associated with unhealthy lifestyles and negatively impacts health and safety. http://www.physorg.com/news155188221.html Medicine & Health Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:51:15 EST news155188221 (PhysOrg.com) -- Pre-school children who watch a lot of television are considerably fatter than those who don`t, according to a major new study. http://www.physorg.com/news154884377.html Medicine & Health Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:27:00 EST news154884377 Arthritis affects more than half of adults with heart disease and appears to be a substantial barrier to utilizing physical activity to help manage their condition, according to a new Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the Arthritis Foundation, the study underscores the importance of physical activity in effective management for adults with both arthritis and heart disease. http://www.physorg.com/news154877357.html Medicine & Health Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:49:40 EST news154877357 A third of common cancers could be prevented if people shifted to a sounder diet, exercised more and controlled their weight, researchers said on Thursday. http://www.physorg.com/news154875172.html Medicine & Health Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:53:33 EST news154875172 Women undertaking a ten week program of 75 minute Restorative Yoga (RY) classes gained positive differences in aspects of mental health such as depression, positive emotions, and spirituality (feeling calm/peaceful) compared to the control group. The study, published today in a special issue of Psycho-Oncology focusing on physical activity, shows the women had a 50% reduction in depression and a 12% increase in feelings of peace and meaning after the yoga sessions. http://www.physorg.com/news154767999.html Medicine & Health Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:07:01 EST news154767999 Whether you are defined as leading an active or inactive lifestyle can depend on which country you are in and which guideline your GP picks off the shelf, say researchers at the University of Bath. http://www.physorg.com/news154264786.html Medicine & Health Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:20:21 EST news154264786 The MyActivity Pyramid, a new fitness guide developed by a University of Missouri Extension fitness specialist, provides physical activity recommendations for adults in a fun and easy-to-understand format. http://www.physorg.com/news153661281.html Medicine & Health Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:41:49 EST news153661281 An ambitious new study has added considerable weight to the claim that exercise can lower the risk for colon cancer. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Harvard University combined and analyzed several decades worth of data from past studies on how exercise affects colon cancer risk. They found that people who exercised the most were 24 percent less likely to develop the disease than those who exercised the least. http://www.physorg.com/news153631057.html Medicine & Health Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:17:58 EST news153631057 (PhysOrg.com) -- In 2006, a team of researchers set out to examine what sorts of walking programs and incentives might induce sedentary people over age 50 to put on their sneakers. They found that small cash payments might just provide that extra push. http://www.physorg.com/news153506703.html Medicine & Health Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:45:36 EST news153506703 The rate of childhood obesity has risen significantly in the United States, with many children becoming overweight at younger ages. At the same time, the number of preschoolers in center-based programs is also on the rise. Now a new study finds that, contrary to conventional wisdom, preschoolers don't move around a lot, even when they're playing outside. http://www.physorg.com/news153145363.html Medicine & Health Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:24:12 EST news153145363 Survivors of early-stage lung cancer who take part in regular physical activity have a better quality of life, according to a study in the February issue of the journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, available online now. Patients who are more physically active report better mood, more vigor, and greater physical functioning, the study shows. http://www.physorg.com/news152892495.html Medicine & Health Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:08:57 EST news152892495 Self-concept may be defined as the totality of perceptions that each person has of themselves, and this self identity plays an important role in the psychological functioning of everyone. To date, however, there has been no investigation into the relationship that physical self-concept has with psychological well-being or psychological unwellness. http://www.physorg.com/news152878867.html Medicine & Health Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:21:33 EST news152878867 A new study in the Journal of School Health found that physically fit kids scored better on standardized math and English tests than their less fit peers. http://www.physorg.com/news152371706.html Medicine & Health Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:28:54 EST news152371706 A regular high-intensity, three-minute workout has a significant effect on the body`s ability to process sugars. Research published in the open access journal BMC Endocrine Disorders shows that a brief but intense exercise session every couple of days may be the best way to cut the risk of diabetes. http://www.physorg.com/news152344736.html Medicine & Health Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:59:27 EST news152344736 (PhysOrg.com) -- National statistics show one in four children in Canada are obese, yet very little research has been done to find out what effects, if any, being overweight has on their self esteem and well-being. http://www.physorg.com/news151680002.html Medicine & Health Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:21:01 EST news151680002 The main factors influencing the amount of physical exercise people carry out are their self-perceived ability and the extent of their desire to exercise. A study of 5167 Canadians, reported in the open access journal BMC Public Health, has shown that psychological concerns are the most important barriers to an active lifestyle. http://www.physorg.com/news151318539.html Medicine & Health Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:55:39 EST news151318539 A new mathematical model of the physiological regulation of body weight suggests a potential mechanism underlying the difficulty of losing weight, one that includes aspects of two competing hypotheses of weight regulation. In the January issue of Cell Metabolism, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators outline a system in which there may be several steady states to which an animal's weight tends to gravitate, rather than a single "set point." http://www.physorg.com/news151158880.html Other Sciences Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:34:40 EST news151158880 A new study from Indiana University suggests that even meager levels of physical activity can improve the mood of people with serious mental illnesses (SMI) such as bipolar disorder, major depression and schizophrenia. http://www.physorg.com/news151152020.html Medicine & Health Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:40:20 EST news151152020 What if free exercise classes were offered in public spaces such as parks, beaches and recreation centers? When a city government in Brazil tried such a program, it greatly increased physical activity among community members. A group of health researchers who studied the program believes it could also work in U.S. cities with warm climates. http://www.physorg.com/news151075621.html Medicine & Health Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:27:01 EST news151075621 Small changes can lead to big rewards, such as maintaining a healthy weight, American Society for Nutrition (ASN) President James O. Hill, PhD, describes in a recent report. The article, to be published in the February issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is written by Hill on behalf of a joint task force of ASN, the Institute of Food Technologists, and the International Food Information Council. http://www.physorg.com/news151072771.html Medicine & Health Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:39:31 EST news151072771 New research suggests that a healthier, more physically active lifestyle is just a few clicks away with Dairy Council of California's MyFitness Planner. http://www.physorg.com/news151065858.html Medicine & Health Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:44:18 EST news151065858 Counselling via the phone and internet can help weight management in overweight individuals, according to a Dutch study published in the open access journal, BMC Public Health. http://www.physorg.com/news150695972.html Medicine & Health Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:59:32 EST news150695972 While some emerging technologies can create environments that require very little physical effort, one Kansas State University researcher thinks games like Nintendo's Wii Fit can help promote physical rather than sedentary activities for people of all ages. http://www.physorg.com/news150485556.html Medicine & Health Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:32:36 EST news150485556 A recent international study fails to support the common belief that the number of calories burned in physical activity is a key factor in rising rates of obesity. http://www.physorg.com/news150461696.html Medicine & Health Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:54:56 EST news150461696 Females of all ages are less active than their male peers. Two studies, presented today (Tuesday 6 January) at a major academic conference, reveal the gender difference in activity levels among school children and the over 70s. Both studies show males to be more physically active than females. http://www.physorg.com/news150446607.html Medicine & Health Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:43:27 EST news150446607 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Sports Medicine recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week in order to maintain and improve optimal health. This recommendation is especially important for older Americans, who can be less likely to fulfill this requirement, yet are more at risk for chronic diseases associated with aging. http://www.physorg.com/news149768698.html Medicine & Health Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:24:58 EST news149768698 In small towns in the Midwestern United States, people who eat out often at buffets and cafeterias and who perceive their community to be unpleasant for physical activity are more likely to be obese. http://www.physorg.com/news148917801.html Medicine & Health Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:03:21 EST news148917801