Suggested Citation: Jung, B.C. (2008 - 2009). Quality of Life Quotes and References.
Web document: http://www.bettycjung.net/Quotes.htm 2/29/2008. This page archives the running marquee on the Home Page , which seeks to provide a fast way to keep up with the latest findings pertaining to our quality of life, from a Public Health perspective, of course. I will try and update the marquee monthly with new stats and research findings and then retire them to this page for those interested in reading more about where the quote came from. I will provide the URL for the quote, and if the quote came from an article based on published research, I will also provide the original source. All quotes are alphabetized for easy accessibility. May all we do lead to better health for us and others!
"Abdominal obesity is more closely associated with the risk of several chronic diseases than is gluteofemoral obesity, and large studies have suggested that waist circumference or the waist-to-hip ratio, as indicators of abdominal obesity, may be better predictors of the risk of disease than the body-mass index (BMI, the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters), an indicator of general adiposity,"..." General and Abdominal Adiposity Linked to Mortality Risk (November 17, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/583657?sssdmh=dm1.405225&src=nldne
Original Source: N Engl J Med. 2008;359:2105-2120.
"...a better diet and more exercise can raise the body's levels of an enzyme closely involved in controlling the aging process..... Telomerase fixes and lengthens parts of chromosomes known as telomeres that control longevity and are also important for maintenance of immune-system cells." Healthy lifestyle raises beneficial enzyme: study (Sep 15, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1529591920080915?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"About 1 in 5 men and 1 in 10 women have a lifetime risk for alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence.... Men have more than a 1 in 5 lifetime risk of developing alcohol abuse or dependence, and while there is a widespread public
perception that treatment for alcohol abuse is ineffective, the majority of patients — both men and women — do well after therapy....Repeated heavy drinking in alcohol-use disorders is associated with a 40% risk for temporary depressive episodes, associated suicidal ideas and attempts, and severe anxiety and insomnia," "Continued alcohol problems increase the rate of early death by 3 or 4 times, most commonly due to early onset of heart disease, stroke, and cancer and a high risk of accidents, suicide,and liver cirrhosis,..." Men More Than Twice as Likely as Women to Develop Alcohol Dependence (February 4, 2009)
http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/587814
"Abuse in early childhood permanently alters how the brain reacts to stress...experience in childhood when the brain is developing, can have a long-term impact on how someone responds to stressful situations." Child abuse 'impacts stress gene' (February 23, 2009)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7901337.stm
"A combination of eating until full and eating quickly may increase the risk for overweight by 3-fold...." Eating Until Full and Eating Quickly May Triple the Risk for Overweight (10/22/2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/582375?sssdmh=dm1.396825&src=nldne
BMJ. Published online October 22, 2008.
"Adipose tissue samples taken from nondiabetic obese patients showed increased expression of proteins linked to endoplasmic reticulum stress, which may play a role in insulin resistance...." Fat Itself is Unhealthy in Obese Patients (August 27, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Diabetes/tb/10692
Original source: Boden G, et al "Increase in endoplasmic reticulum stress related proteins and genes in adipose tissue of obese, insulin-resistant individuals" Diabetes 2008; DOI: 10.2337/db08-0604
"Adolescents who start using alcohol or marijuana before they're 15 have an increased pattern of substance abuse, criminal convictions, academic failure, and sexually transmitted disease by the time they're 32...." Early Drug and Alcohol Use by Kids Portends a Grim Future (October 17, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Psychiatry/Addictions/11346
Original source: Odgers CL et al. "Is It Important to Prevent Early Exposure to Drugs and Alcohol Among Adolescents?" Psychological Science 2008.
"... a downside of feeling happy most of the time is that you expect to feel that way all the time. So when good things happen, it seems normal, but when bad things happen, it can seem catastrophic.The fastest way to improve your relationships: Set aside inviolable time for them. Learn how to accept good-enough options. A conciliatory attitude can help counteract feelings of depression, powerlessness, and anxiety about future hurts." How to Be Happy.By Stacy Weiner
http://women.webmd.com/features/how-be-happy?page=2
"...adult male smokers lost approximately 13.2 years of their lives and female smokers lost 14.5 years of their lives because of smoking." 20 Ways to Live to 100 From AOL Health
http://news.aol.com/health/story/ar/_a/eating-less-can-add-years-to-your-life/20080709112009990001
"Adults should aim to get in 2 1/2 hours of exercise a week and children should run and play for at least an hour a day...." Get 2 1/2 hours of exercise per week, U.S. says
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE4967IV20081008?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
Original source: www.health.gov/paguidelines;
"...a 50-year-old newly diagnosed diabetes patient spends $4,174 more on medical care a year than someone the same age without diabetes. For
that diabetes patient, medical costs increase $158 a year every year after they're diagnosed and that doesn't include increased medical costs due to
aging." Tab is $4,174 more a year, but study says proper management, lifestyle changes can help (November 25, 2008)
HealthDay - RTI International study
"After tobacco and blood pressure, 'alcohol' is the third-leading health risk factor for people in industrial countries to develop cardiovascular diseases, cirrhosis of the liver and cancers." WHO gets nod to tackle harmful use of alcohol (May 22, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSL2267900320080522?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"A lack of physical activity ... affects not only cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, but also the general functioning of nerves and muscles." Fear of falls may drain seniors' physical function (May 2, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSCOL24579620080502?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"A low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet can reverse diabetes without adversely affecting lipid profiles, and use of a low-carbohydrate diet has been shown to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes." Slashing Carbs Cuts Medication Use, Improves or Reverses Type 2 Diabetes, Study Says (January 16, 2009)
http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/586922
Original Source: Westman EC, Yancy WS Jr, Mavropoulos JC, Marquart M, McDuffie JR. The effect of a low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet versus a low-glycemic index diet on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Nutr Metab. 2008; DOI:10.1186/1743-7075-5-36. Available at: http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/5/1/36
"...a low-risk lifestyle that is associated with a reduced risk of multiple chronic diseases, including coronary disease and diabetes, also may be beneficial in the prevention of stroke, especially ischemic stroke,..." A Lifestyle Good for the Heart May Prevent Stroke (August 11, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Strokes/tb/10510
"Although quitting smoking and lowering BP [blood pressure] are both crucial for prevention of CVD [cardiovascular disease], combining the 2 could be expected to have extra beneficial effect on preventing hemorrhagic stroke," Smoking, Hypertension Have Synergistic Effect on Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk
March 13, 2008
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/571377?sssdmh=dm1.340519&src=nldne
Stroke. Published online March 6, 2008.
"Although smoking cessation has major and immediate health benefits for men and women of all ages, the researchers note, the benefit is greater the earlier in life a person quits. They suggest that people who stop smoking before the age of 35 years have a life expectancy that is similar to nonsmokers." Smoking in Young Women Linked to Higher Stroke Risk (August 20, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579320?sssdmh=dm1.378371&src=nldne
Stroke. Published online August 14, 2008.
"Although type 2 diabetes in children was rare 2 decades ago, it now accounts for nearly one half of all new cases of diabetes among children in some settings." AMA Recommends 4-Stage Approach to Treatment of Childhood Obesity (July 17, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/577665?src=mpnews&spon=2&uac=81167HX
Original source: Am Fam Physician. 2008;78:56-63.
"Among subjects who are equally overweight, those with more abdominal cavity fat, or visceral adipose tissue, compared with those with excessive subcutaneous adipose tissue, are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease." SYNERGIE: Lifestyle Management Reduces Body Fat Distribution and Metabolic-Syndrome Risk Factors (April 29, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573637?sssdmh=dm1.348185&src=nldne
Després JP on behalf of the SYNERGIE investigators. Lifestyle management of abdominal obesity and related cardiometabolic risk: the SYNERGIE trial. EAS 2008: 77th European Atherosclerosis Society Congress; April 27, 2008; Istanbul, Turkey.
"Among the most common reasons for hospitalization were congestive heart failure for non-obese patients, coronary atherosclerosis and other heart disease for the obese, and nutritional endocrine and metabolic disorders for the morbidly obese." Morbidly Obese Patients Weigh Heavily on Hospital Finances (January 13, 2009)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Diabetes/12427
Original source: Kim S, Boye K "Obesity and incremental hospital charges among patients with and without diabetes in the United States" Value Health 2009; DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4733.2008.00501.x.
"among young adults 18 to 44 years old ..., amphetamine abuse was associated with a 5-fold increase in the risk for hemorrhagic stroke,... Cocaine abuse was associated with increased risk for both hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke." Stimulant Abuse May Increase Stroke Among Young Adults (April 16, 2007)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/555229?sssdmh=dm1.341358&src=nldne
"Anger and other strong emotions can trigger potentially deadly heart rhythms in certain vulnerable people....anger really does impact the heart's electrical system in very specific ways that can lead to sudden death..." Anger really can kill you: study (Feb 23, 2009)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE51M7EE20090223
"An increased BMI is a cause of increased mortality rates from cardiovascular disease and cancer." Body Mass Index Above Ideal Range Linked to Large Increase in Mortality Rate (March 17, 2009)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/589720?sssdmh=dm1.445784&src=nldne
"...An increase in exercise capacity to the level needed to achieve a 50% reduction in risk would typically require only moderate exercise, such as brisk walking for 30 minutes most days of the week.." Higher Exercise Capacity Lowers Death Risk Across Diverse Populations (January 23, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/ExerciseFitness/tb/8031
"....anxiety remained significant in predicting heart disease." Anxiety Boosts MI Risk, Independent of Other Psychosocial Factors (January 8, 2008)
From Shen B-J, Avivi YE, Todaro JF, et al. Anxiety characteristics independently and prospectively predict myocardial infarction in men. The unique contribution of anxiety among psychologic factors. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2007;doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2007.09.033.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/568398?src=mpnews
"A person's odds of suffering a stroke might be significantly reduced by maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle, which includes not smoking, exercising daily, consuming a healthy diet, drinking alcohol in moderation and maintaining a healthy weight,.... people with these five healthy lifestyle habits (not smoking; maintaining a normal body weight (body mass index less than 25); exercising 30 minutes or more each day; taking a multivitamin for at least five years; drinking alcohol in moderation (one-half to one drink a day for women and one-half to two drinks a day for men) and eating a healthy diet, with an emphasis on high amounts of fruits and vegetables, cereal fiber, chicken and fish, nuts, legumes and low amounts of trans and saturated fats) had about an 80 percent lower risk of ischemic stroke compared to people with none of the healthy habits." Healthy lifestyle cuts stroke risk: study (Aug 11, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTON17409220080811?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
Original Source: Circulation, 8/11/2008 - National Institutes of Health-funded study, led by Dr. Stephanie E. Chiuve of the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
"A simple task, like doodling, may be sufficient to stop daydreaming without affecting performance on the main task." Doodling 'may help memory recall' (February 27, 2009)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7912671.stm
"As the world's population ages, gets richer, smokes more, eats more and drives more, noncommunicable diseases will become bigger killers than infectious ones over the next 20 years,...." Noninfectious Illnesses Are Expected to Become Top Killers (June 3, 2008)
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/03/health/research/03glob.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&ref=health&adxnnlx=1213013015-PSCkVa/WYmmBw7I+I4l8bQ
"As you lose muscle, your body burns calories less efficiently - which can result in weight gain. The more toned your muscles, the easier it is to control your weight." Strength training: Get stronger, leaner and healthier. Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/strength-training/HQ01710
"...average blood flow typically increases 22 percent during and after bursts of laughter compared to a decrease in blood flow by 35 percent during mental stress." 20 Ways to Live to 100 From AOL Health
http://news.aol.com/health/story/ar/_a/eating-less-can-add-years-to-your-life/20080709112009990001
"Because women's bodies generally have
less water than men's bodies, a given amount of alcohol is less diluted in a woman's body than in a man's. Consequently, when a woman drinks, the alcohol in her bloodstream typically reaches a higher level than a man's even if both are drinking the same amount." Brain Stress System Presents Possible Treatment Target for Alcohol Dependence (February 2008)
http://www.nih.gov/news/health/feb2008/niaaa-26.htm
"Being optimistic in middle age increases life span by at least 7.5 years--even after accounting for age, gender, socioeconomic status, and physical health..." The Happiness Factor; WebMD Feature from "Prevention" MagazineBy Nancy Kalish
http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/happiness-factor?ecd=wnl_day_022508
"Being overweight or obese and inactive are major contributing factors to the onset of type 2 diabetes. Overweight and obesity also complicate the treatment of diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) and can contribute to the development of other health problems, such as heart disease and cancer. In the United States, rates of type 2 diabetes in adults and children have risen dramatically in recent years, along with the national epidemic of obesity." New clinical practice recommendations to help health care providers treat people with diabetes. Medical Condition News (2-Jan-2008)
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33835
"Being overweight stresses your heart, blood vessels, and joints, accelerating age-related diseases,...Excess body fat also plays a role in the development of dementia, certain cancers, and eye diseases, including cataracts and age-related macular degeneration... overweight people who cut their daily calorie intake by up to 25% were more likely to have a lower core body temperature and normal fasting levels of insulin in their blood." Aging Well: Eating Right for Longevity
http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/aging-well-eating-right-for-longevity?page=3
"... belly fat appears to boost inflammation and is linked to hardening of the arteries."
"Extra weight around the midsection is associated with inflammation and a higher risk of health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and more,...."
"Ninety-nine percent of people who lose weight will lose it in the abdominal region before anywhere else -- and will lose proportionately more weight from the upper body,..."
"Study participants who ate all whole grains (in addition to five servings of fruits and vegetables, three servings of low-fat dairy, and two servings of lean meat, fish, or poultry) lost more weight from the abdominal area than another group that ate the same diet, but with all refined grains.... Eating a diet rich in whole grains while reducing refined carbohydrates changes the glucose and insulin response and makes it easier to mobilize fat stores,".... The Truth About Belly Fat
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-truth-about-belly-fat?ecd=wnl_day_121508
"Besides obesity, high-fructose corn syrup has also been linked to kidney and liver problems. About 30% of fructose ends up as fat," Dr. Lustig said. "A low-fat diet isn't really low-fat because the fructose doubles as fat." Special Report: The Case Against Fructose (March 23, 2009)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/13394?utm_source=mSpoke&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DailyHeadlines&utm_content=GroupB&userid=36040&impressionId=1237860088261
"Better eating and physical activity habits could prevent about a third of all cancers in the U.S. The figure does not include the cancers that could be prevented by not smoking, a habit estimated to cause another third of malignancies." Healthy Food, Exercise, Keys to Cancer Prevention (February 26, 2009)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/PreventiveCare/13045?utm_source=mSpoke&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DailyHeadlines&utm_content=GroupB&userid=36040&impressionId=1235713782273
"Breast cancer is the second most common cancer killer of women, after lung cancer. It will be diagnosed in 1.2 million people globally this year and will kill 500,000." Big U.S. study links breast cancer to drinking (Apr 14, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1331146720080414?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"Breathing secondhand smoke can cause heart disease and lung cancer in nonsmoking adults and increases the risk for sudden infant death syndrome, acute respiratory infections, middle-ear disease and exacerbations of asthma in children.... No level of secondhand smoke exposure is safe...." Secondhand Smoke Exposure Down But Not Gone
Published: July 11, 2008
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/Smoking/tb/10093
Original source: Schober SE, et al "Disparities in Secondhand Smoke Exposure - United States, 1988-1994 and 1999-2004" MMWR Weekly Report; 2008; 57: 744-747.
"Burning the midnight oil may be hazardous to your health. The fewer hours a man slept each night, the higher his BMI, blood pressure, and triglyceride levels. Men who go to bed after midnight have significantly more arterial stiffening -- an early stage of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries -- than men who turn in earlier,... Several large studies have linked chronic sleep loss to heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and other health problems." Late Bedtimes Linked to Heart Disease. Men who Turn In After Midnight Show Early Signs of Atherosclerosis (March 30, 2009)
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20090330/late-bedtimes-linked-to-heart-disease?ecd=wnl_day_043009
"...calories trump everything else, and that our number one goal for the reduction of new cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus should be to reduce the intake of high-energy, low-benefit foods." Total Calories More Important Than Dietary Fat in Diabetes Risk (July 28, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Diabetes/tb/10295
Original source: Tinker L, et al "Low-fat dietary pattern and risk of treated diabetes mellitus in postmenopausal women: The Women's Health Initiative randomized controlled dietary modification trial" Arch Intern
Med 2008; 168: 1500-11.
"Cancer will overtake heart disease as the world's top killer by 2010, part of a trend that should more than double global cancer cases and
deaths by 2030....Rising tobacco use in developing countries is believed to be a huge reason for the shift...new cancer cases will likely mushroom to 27
million annually by 2030, with deaths hitting 17 million. Few are aware that cancer already kills more people in poor countries than HIV, malaria and
tuberculosis combined. And if current smoking trends continue, the problem will get significantly worse...." Cancer to be world's top killer by 2010, WHO says (December 9, 2008)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081209/ap_on_he_me/med_global_cancer
"...changes in lifestyle are effective in preventing both diabetes and obesity in high-risk adults with impaired glucose tolerance. Increasing
physical activity, improving diet, then sustaining these lifestyle changes can reduce both body weight and risk of diabetes." Prevalence of Obesity, Diabetes, and Obesity-Related Health Risk Factors, 2001; JAMA, January 1, 2003—Vol 289, No. 1
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/289/1/76.pdf
"Childhood physical fitness at age 13 years is positively associated with the reduced CVD risk factors of BMI and blood pressure in later life." Childhood Physical Fitness May Be Linked With Less Obesity, Hypertension in Early (January 6, 2009)
http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/586307
Original Source: Pediatrics. 2009;123:e80-e86.
"Cigarette smoking is significantly linked to both incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer...." Smoking Significantly Associated With Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality (December 17, 2008)
http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/585469
Original source: JAMA. 2008;300:2765-2778
"Clinically significant weight loss has been reported with greater amounts of PA (> 250 minutes per week). After weight loss, weight maintenance is improved with PA of more than 250 minutes per week. Although resistance training does not increase weight loss, it may increase fat-free mass and loss of fat mass while lowering health risk." Guidelines Updated for Physical Activity Intervention for Weight Loss (February 23, 2009)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/588566?sssdmh=dm1.435242&src=nldne
Original Source: Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2009;41:459-471
"Comprehensive lifestyle changes including a better diet and more exercise can lead not only to a better physique, but also to swift and dramatic changes at the genetic level...." Healthy lifestyle triggers genetic changes: study (Jun 16, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTON70483420080617?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"Consumer Reports defines the behaviors that correlate strongly with having a healthy body mass index (BMI), a measure of weight that takes height into account.
1. Watch portions. Carefully controlling portion size at each meal correlated strongly with a lower BMI. Successful losers were especially likely (62%) to report doing this behavior at least five days a week. So did 57% of the always thin, but only 42% of failed dieters.
2. Limit fat. Fifty-three percent of successful losers and 47% of the always thin restricted fat to less than one-third of daily calorie intake five days a week or more, compared with just 35 % of failed dieters.
3. Eat fruits and vegetables. Forty-nine percent of successful losers and the always thin said they ate five or more servings a day at least five days a week, while 38% of failed dieters did so.
4. Choose whole grains over refined. People with lower BMIs consistently opted for whole-wheat breads, cereals, and other grains over refined (white) grains.
5. Eat at home. As the numbers of days per week respondents ate restaurant or take-out meals increased, so did their weight.
6. Exercise, exercise, exercise. Regular vigorous exercise -- the type that increases breathing and heart rate for 30 minutes or longer -- was strongly linked to a lower BMI. Consumer Reports Survey: More Than Half of Successful Dieters Lose Weight on Their Own (January 19, 2009)
February '09 issue or online at www.ConsumerReportsHealth.org
"consumption of soft drinks is likely to increase normal caloric intake....at 37 percent sugar-sweetened beverages were the leading source of liquid calories. A standard 330 ml can of Coca-Cola contains 139 calories. Thus if a person were to consume a can of Coca-Cola with two meals per day, over a week that would result in an energy surplus of nearly 2,000 calories-more than a whole day's recommended calorie intake for the average woman, and about three-quarters of the recommended daily calorie intake for a man." Drinks may contribute more to obesity than food (4/1/2009)
http://talk.news-medical.net/profiles/blogs/drinks-may-contribute-more-to
Original source: Reduction in consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with weight loss: the PREMIER trial1,2,3. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
"Consumption of soft drinks sweetened with sugar and fructose is strongly associated with an increased risk for gout...." Sweet Soft Drinks, Fructose Linked to Increased Risk for Gout (2/4/2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/569656?sssdmh=dm1.344861&src=nldne
BMJ. Published online February 1, 2008.
"Conversion of fructose to lipid occurred quickly, usually within four hours after ingestion...." Fructose Converts Quickly to Lipids Triggering Hyperlipidemia (July 25, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/tb/10264
Parks EJ, et al "Dietary sugars stimulate fatty acid synthesis in adults" Journal of Nutrition 2008; 138: 1039-1046.
"Cutting back just one soda each day could produce more weight loss than skipping an equivalent number of calories from food....Each serving of sugar-sweetened beverages eliminated from the daily diet produced one pound of weight loss over six months." Limiting Sugary Drinks Boosts Weight Loss (April 16, 2009)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/13751
Original Source:
Chen L, et al "Reduction in consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with weight loss: the PREMIER trial" Am J Clin Nutr 2009; 89: 1299-306
"...cutting back on carbohydrates and consuming more polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats decreases the level of harmful LDL cholesterol and increases protective HDL cholesterol." "... a diet rich in unsaturated fats also lowers blood pressure and reduces overall heart disease risk."“Omega-6s fatty acids regulate genes that spark inflammation. And inflammation is increasingly being seen as the central process in heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and other chronic health problems....consuming omega-3s from fish, nuts, or soybean oil can lower cardiovascular risk by as much as 60%." "people should be encouraged to get their nutrients from foods that are known to be healthy -- fish, nuts, fruits and vegetables, and whole grains." Healthy Oils, Healthy Fats
Good fats are emerging as one of the hottest new functional foods.
http://www.webmd.com/diet/functional-foods-8/good-fats-oils?ecd=wnl_day_012809
"Decades of a moderately high omega-3 dietary intake may be the best way to slow atherosclerosis...." Fish-Heavy Diet May Slow Hardening of Arteries (July 28, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/tb/10300
Original source: Sekikawa A, et al "Marine-Derived n-3 Fatty Acids and Atherosclerosis in Japanese, Japanese-American, and White Men: A Cross
-Sectional Study" J Am Coll Cardiol 2008; 52: 417-24.
"...diabetes is one reason obesity is linked to pancreatic cancer." Obesity tied to higher pancreatic cancer risk (Mar 12, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleId=USTON28275720080312
"Diets heavy in fried foods, salty snacks and meat account for about 35 percent of heart attacks globally...; People who ate more fruits and vegetables had a 30 percent lower risk of heart attack compared to people who ate little or none of these foods...." Junk food causes a third of heart attacks (Oct 20, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE49J7T420081021?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"... diets loaded with high-GI foods lead to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and obesity...; ... high-glycemic-index foods can cause a rapid jump in blood sugar, followed by a massive crash, low-glycemic-index foods increase blood sugar slowly, providing constant and stable energy levels over a considerable period of time. Pure processed sugars garner the highest scores, with the most highly processed foods topping the list.; Unrefined sugars are found in fruits, some vegetables and other whole foods and should make up the bulk of the carbs you eat every day. Fruits and vegetables still have fiber, water and vitamins, so it's nearly impossible to eat too many of them." Sugar: What Kinds to Eat and When
WebMD Feature from "Men's Fitness" MagazineBy Joseph Wuebben and Mike Carlson
http://men.webmd.com/features/sugar-what-kinds-eat-when?ecd=wnl_day_031808
"Diet may reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes independent of body weight and other risk factors. Whole grains, nuts/seeds, coffee, low-fat dairy, and vegetables have been associated with a lower risk for diabetes, whereas processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, and white potatoes have been associated with an increased risk...." Low-Risk Food Pattern May Reduce Risk for Diabetes
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/576464?sssdmh=dm1.362709&src=nldne
"...diets rich in vegetables, nuts, and those that follow a Mediterranean pattern with lots of fruits, vegetables, and fish have "strong evidence" of lowering the risk of heart disease.
In contrast, eating a Western-style diet, foods high in trans-fatty acids, or foods with a high glycemic index were shown to raise the risk of heart disease. Foods high in trans-fatty acids include processed baked goods and snacks and fried foods. Foods with a high glycemic index cause blood sugar levels to spike and include simple or refined carbohydrates like white bread, pasta, and rice.
Several other dietary factors -- including omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, whole grains, alcohol, vitamins E and C, beta carotene, folate, fruit, and fiber -- were shown to have moderate evidence to support a heart-healthy claim." Not All Diets Pass the Heart-Healthy Test. Study Shows Mediterranean Diet Lowers Heart Disease Risk; Western Diet Gets Poor Marks (April 13, 2009)
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20090413/not-all-diets-pass-the-heart-healthy-test?ecd=wnl_day_042209
Archives of Internal Medicine (April, 2009)
"...diets that contain substantial and varied amounts of fruits and vegetables may potentially prevent 20 percent or more cancer cases.;... eating fish could possibly cut the risk of death by heart disease by one-third." 20 Ways to Live to 100 From AOL Health
http://news.aol.com/health/story/ar/_a/eating-less-can-add-years-to-your-life/20080709112009990001
"...drinking alcohol -- even low amounts -- increases the risk of certain cancers in women....about 13 percent of the cancers of the breast, liver, rectum, and upper respiratory/gastrointestinal system may be related to alcohol use." Even a little alcohol ups cancer risk in women (Feb 24, 2009)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE51N6GO20090224
Original source: Journal of the National Cancer Institute, March 4, 2009
"Drinking diet soda at least daily is associated with significantly greater risks for select incident components of the metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) and type 2 diabetes...." Daily Consumption of Diet Soda Linked to Metabolic Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (February 11, 2009)
http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/588137
"Drinking less alcohol, eating more vegetables and exercising can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes....; Diet and exercise reduced the incidence of diabetes by about 43 percent over 20 years.... At the end of the 20 years, 80 percent of those who changed what they ate and exercised more had diabetes, compared with 93 percent who made no changes,...." Diet, exercise can delay diabetes for years: study (May 23, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSL2293949320080523?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"...drinking 6 cups of cold water a day raised metabolism by about 50 calories daily--possibly because of the work it takes to warm the fluid up to body temperature....; Snack before you sweat "Exercising on an empty stomach lowers blood sugar, which can increase your appetite and set you up to overeat afterward,..." Live the Fat Burning Life
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/live-fat-burning-life?page=3
"Eating healthy never happens by accident." 13 Healthy Habits to Improve Your Life
http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/13-healthy-habits-to-improve-your-life?page=2
"... eudaimonia means striving toward excellence based on one's unique talents and potential -- Aristotle considered it to be the noblest goal
in life.... The effort to know and realize one's most golden self ... is now the central concept of eudaimonia, which has also come to include continually taking on new challenges and fulfilling one's sense of purpose in life." Five Things Happy People Do
http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/five-things-happy-people-do?ecd=wnl_day_062308
"even a small glass of wine a day increases a woman's risk of breast cancer. Once you stop drinking, your increased cancer risk starts to melt away. It's the same with HRT. And even with smoking. "If you give up smoking, within five years your risk of lung cancer has halved," A million women can't be wrong (March 16, 2009)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/mar/16/wine-breast-cancer-research
"Even high quantities of physical activity are unlikely to fully reverse the risk of coronary heart disease in overweight and obese women without concurrent weight loss..." Overweight warning: More than exercise needed (Apr 28, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN2848216220080428?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"... every fast-food meal a person eats during the week is associated with an extra 1.5 pounds of body weight compared with a person who resists fast food." 16 Secrets the Restaurant Industry Doesn't Want You to Know. (2/7/2008) http://men.webmd.com/features/16-secrets-restaurant-industry-doesnt-want-you-know?ecd=wnl_day_020708
"Exercise, eat a balanced diet, don't be fat, drink only in moderation and, whatever you do, don't smoke." Get smart about science
Conflicting studies about health risks and benefits can drive you crazy. Here's how to sort through the science (February 16, 2009)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/health/chi-coffee-health-benefits-090216,0,3002199.story
"Exercise will not cut the risk of heart disease in those who are overweight unless they also slim down..." Overweight warning: More than exercise needed (Apr 28, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN2848216220080428?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"Exercise with or without weight loss increases "good" HDL cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes."
"A diet high in fiber and reduced fats can lower "bad" LDL cholesterol. Plant-derived stanols used as fat substitutes also help lower cholesterol." How High Cholesterol Leads to Atherosclerosis
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/how-high-cholesterol-leads-atherosclerosis-1?ecd=wnl_spr_hrt_090208
"...exercising to improve blood sugar levels could be a way for some people to stave off the normal cognitive decline that comes with age." Researchers Link Blood Sugar to Normal Cognitive Aging (December 30, 2008)
http://augusted.blogspot.com/2008/12/researchers-link-blood-sugar-to-normal.html
"Fat cells produce chemicals that can speed up hardening of the arteries and increase inflammation,...harming blood vessels, while physical activity makes for healthier blood vessels and reduces the risk of blood clots." Overweight warning: More than exercise needed
Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:11pm EDT
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN2848216220080428?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"Feeling undervalued and unsupported can cause stress, which often leads to unhealthy behaviours such as smoking, eating a poor diet, drinking
too much alcohol and not getting enough exercise - adding to your risk of developing heart problems." Bad bosses may damage your heart - BBC News (11/25/2008)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7745324.stm
Karolinska Institute and Stockholm University
"First health, then wealth, then pleasure and never owe anything to anybody." Catherine the Great
Thanks to Amy Scholvin
"... following a healthy lifestyle, which has been associated with up to 80 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease and 90 percent lower risk of diabetes, may also prevent more than half of ischemic strokes." Healthy lifestyle cuts stroke risk: study (Aug 11, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTON17409220080811?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
Original Source: Circulation, 8/11/2008 - National Institutes of Health-funded study, led by Dr. Stephanie E. Chiuve of the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
"For coronary heart disease patients, depression may be associated with worse outcomes, primarily because it tends to curtail physical
activity...." Physical Activity Key to Cardiovascular Impact of Depression (11/25/2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Geriatrics/Depression/11906
Original Source: Whooley MA, et al "Depressive symptoms, health behaviors, and risk of cardiovascular events in patients with coronary heart disease"
JAMA 2008; 300: 2379-2388.
"For every fast food restaurant in a designated neighborhood, the relative stroke risk increased 1%...." Where Fast Food Joints Abound, So Do Strokes Stroke Risk Linked to the Number of Fast Food Restaurants in a Neighborhood (Feb. 19, 2009)
http://www.webmd.com/stroke/news/20090219/stroke-risk-fast-food?ecd=wnl_day_022009
"For the first time since the Spanish influenza of 1918, life expectancy is falling for a significant number of American women.... The trend
appears to be driven by increases in death from diabetes, lung cancer, emphysema and kidney failure. It reflects the long-term consequences of smoking, a habit that women took up in large numbers decades after men did, and the slowing of the historic decline in heart disease deaths. It may also represent the leading edge of the obesity epidemic." HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (4/24/2008)
www.WorldHealthNews.harvard.edu
Originally from the Washington Post
"...getting less than 6 hours of sleep each night increased the risk of dying. Plus, having too little sleep increases your risk of diabetes. Sleeping reduces the levels of leptin, which is the hormone that signals us to stop eating." 20 Ways to Live to 100 From AOL Health
http://news.aol.com/health/story/ar/_a/eating-less-can-add-years-to-your-life/20080709112009990001
"general feelings of happiness and optimism can play a protective role against the disease." A Sunny Disposition May Protect Against Breast Cancer (August 21, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/BreastCancer/tb/10626
Original source: Peled R, et al "Breast cancer, psychological distress, and life events
"Greater amounts of weekly physical activity -- in the order of 250 minutes or more per week -- have been associated with "significant" weight loss, the ACSM notes. Overweight and obese adults will most likely lose more weight and keep it off with at least 250 minutes per week of exercise." Thirty minutes a day of exercise? Better think 50 (Feb 10, 2009)
http://in.reuters.com/article/health/idINTRE51951N20090210
Original source: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, February 2009.
"...happy and unhappy participants experienced the same number of negative moments each day. The big difference: The contented subjects had more frequent and intense positive moments." How to Be Happy. By Stacy Weiner
http://women.webmd.com/features/how-be-happy?page=2
"Having a big belly in middle age appears to greatly increase one's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia decades later...." Big belly in 40s raises Alzheimer's risk in 70s (Mar 26, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN2632712220080326?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"Having low levels of vitamin D is associated with a doubling of the risk of heart attacks in men and an even greater risk of dying from the cardiac condition...." Low vitamin D levels linked to greater risk of heart attacks in men (June 10, 2008)
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080610.wlvitamin10/BNStory/specialScienceandHealth/home
"...health behaviors and not complex biological processes largely account for the increased risk of cardiac events in people with depression....depressed patients were less likely to take their medications as prescribed, less likely to exercise, and more likely to smoke." Lack of Exercise, Other Bad Behaviors Explain Link Between Depression and CVD, Study ( November 26, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/584261?sssdmh=dm1.409272&src=nldne
Original source: Whooley MA, de Jonge P, Vittinghoff E, et al. Depressive symptoms, health behaviors, and risk of cardiovascular events in patients with coronary heart disease. JAMA 2008;300:2379-2388.
"Heart attacks and other ischemic cardiovascular diseases can be created by stressful office dynamics that come from the top.....Higher levels of most individual leadership qualities of the manager -- consideration for the individual employee, provision of clarity in goals and role expectations, supplying information and feedback, ability to carry out changes at work successfully, and promotion of employee participation and control -- were significantly associated with reduced incident ischemic heart disease." Bad Boss May Foster Bad Hearts (November 24, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Psychiatry/AnxietyStress/11907
Original source: Nyberg A, et al "Managerial leadership and ischaemic heart disease among employees: the Swedish WOLF study" Occup Environ Med 2008; DOI: 10.1136/oem.2008.039362
"Helping others makes us feel capable and full of purpose." How to Be Happy.By Stacy Weiner
http://women.webmd.com/features/how-be-happy?page=2
"High cholesterol levels in your 40s may raise the chance of developing Alzheimer's disease decades later." Mid-life high cholesterol raises Alzheimer's risk (Apr 17, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1643875020080417?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"Hitting the road or track for a half hour regularly can reduce stroke risk by at least 40%..." ASA: A Little Fitness Goes a Long Way in Primary Stroke Prevention
Hooker, S et al "Cardiorespiratory Fitness as a Predictor of Fatal and Nonfatal Stroke in Asymptomatic Women and Men" ASA Meeting 2008; Abstract 110.
http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ASAMeeting/tb/8470
"...hormone therapy (HT) is associated with an increased risk for stroke, regardless of the treatment strategy or the timing of treatment initiation." Hormone Therapy Linked to Stroke Risk Regardless of Timing of Treatment Initiation (May 9, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/574261?sssdmh=dm1.351020&src=nldne
Original source: Arch Intern Med. 2008;168:861-866.
"Hostile men may pack on more pounds over time than their less hostile, more laid-back peers. While the relationship between BMI and hostility remained constant for women, hostility seemed to accelerate weight gain over time in the men." Hostile men more prone to weight gain, study shows (Feb 27, 2009)
http://uk.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUKTRE51Q5MQ20090227
"If people can maintain a calorie deficit no matter what type of diet they were on, they're going to lose weight." Fewer Calories Equal Less Weight, Regardless of Carb, Fat, or Protein Content (March 2, 2009)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/588901?sssdmh=dm1.438356&src=nldne
"If you become inactive, the body won't let you coast for very long, though those shifts may not be noticeable at first.... exercise cuts belly fat, which is also called visceral fat. Belly fat has been linked to increased risk of heart disease and diabetes." Belly Fat Booms When Activity Stops
Active? Better Stay That Way to Keep Hidden Belly Fat at Bay, Study Shows
By Miranda Hitti WebMD Medical News. March 18, 2008
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20080318/belly-fat-booms-when-activity-stops?ecd=wnl_day_032008
"If you had to pick one thing to make people healthier as they age, it would be aerobic exercise,.... running was linked to lower rates of cardiovascular deaths from causes such as stroke and heart attack. However, it also was associated with fewer early deaths from cancer, neurological disease, infections, and other causes,...." Running Slows the Effects of Aging
Study Shows Older Runners Have Fewer Disabilities Than Non-Runners (August 11, 2008)
http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20080808/running-slows-the-effects-of-aging?ecd=wnl_day_081308
Original source: Aug. 11 edition of Archives of Internal Medicine.
"If we grew thinner, exercised regularly, avoided diets rich in red meat (substituting poultry, fish or vegetable sources of protein) and ate diets rich in fruits and vegetables, and stopped using tobacco, we would prevent 70 percent of all cancers." Your Lifestyle, Your Genes and Cancer
http://www.newsweek.com/id/141495
"...improvements in air quality have contributed to measurable improvements in human health and life expectancy in the U.S.." Better Air Found to Lengthen Life (January 21, 2009)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PublicHealthPolicy/EnvironmentalHealth/12552
Original source:
Pope C III, et al "Fine-particulate air pollution and life expectancy in the United States" N Engl J Med 2009; 360: 376-386.
"Improving the modifiable risk factors of physical inactivity and obesity at a population level will require multiple measures including legislation, public health media messages, and environmental changes as well as dietary and physical activity programmes." Prescribed Exercise Increases Physical Activity in Middle-Aged Women (December 12, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/585233?sssdmh=dm1.414123&src=nldne
"In addition to cutting calories, women needed the equivalent of 55 minutes of activity five days a week to maintain a 10% body weight loss over two years...." Long-Term Weight Loss Requires Almost Double Suggested Amount of Exercise (July 28, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/ExerciseFitness/tb/10290
Original source: Jakicic JM, et al "Effect of exercise on 24-month weight loss maintenance in overweight women" Arch Intern Med 2008; 168: 1550-1559.
"... in addition to preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes and coronary heart disease, an overall healthy lifestyle is associated with a significantly decreased risk for stroke." Overall Healthy Lifestyle Significantly Reduces Stroke Risk (August 15,2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579143?sssdmh=dm1.377414&src=nldne
"...incense use was associated with a statistically significant higher risk of cancers of the upper respiratory tract.... Those who used incense heavily also had higher rates of a type of cancer called squamous cell carcinoma...." Burning incense linked to respiratory cancers (Aug 25, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSPAT56944620080825?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100&pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=0
"... incorporating 150 minutes per week or more of physical activity; a low-fat, reduced-energy diet; and weight loss with an initial goal of 7% of baseline weight, which has been shown to lower the incidence of type 2 diabetes by 58%....Exercise and weight loss may reduce triglyceride levels and visceral adiposity and lower HbA1c levels by 0.6%." Blood Glucose Management for Type 2 Diabetes Reviewed (January 12, 2009)
http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/586594
Original source: Am Fam Physician. 2009;79:29-36
"Increasing alcohol intake was associated with loss in total brain volume greater than expected from age alone,..." Moderate Drinking May Shrink the Brain (October 13, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/tb/11274
Original Source: Paul CA, et al "Association of Alcohol Consumption With Brain Volume in the Framingham Study" Arch Neurol 2008; 65: 1363-1367.
"...individuals living in areas with the highest concentration of fast-food restaurants were at 13% higher risk of stroke than those in areas with the lowest density." ASA: Want Fries with That? Fast Food Linked to Stroke Rates (February 20, 2009)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ASA/12976?utm_source=WC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Meeting_Roundup_ASA
"Individuals who reported sleeping less than seven hours a night were 2.94 times more likely to develop a cold than those who slept eight hours or more..." Poor Sleep Increases Risk of the Common Cold (January 12, 2009)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/InfectiousDisease/URItheFlu/12414
Cohen S, et al "Sleep habits and susceptibility to the common cold" Arch Intern Med 2009;169: 62-67.
"In general, education had a stronger influence on mortality in men than in women. This was true for both blacks and whites." The Less the Education, the Higher the Risk of Dying Early (May 14, 2008)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/13/AR2008051302599.html?hpid=moreheadlines
"Inhalation of air pollutants affects heart rate, heart rate variability, blood pressure, vascular tone, blood coagulability, and the progression of atherosclerosis. Many cardiovascular effects -- such as negative changes in heart rate, heart rate variability, blood pressure, vascular tone, and blood coagulability -- develop acutely with increasing pollution levels, but atherosclerosis progression accelerates during longer-term exposure." Beijing-Style Air Pollution Damages Hearts as Well as Lungs (August 14, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PublicHealthPolicy/EnvironmentalHealth/tb/10554
Original source: Simkhovich B, et al "Air pollution and cardiovascular injury" J Am Coll Cardiol 2008; 52: 719-726.
"...in men, heavy drinking is associated with increased mortality from stroke but not from coronary heart disease. In contrast, women who were heavy drinkers had a massive fourfold increased risk of death from coronary heart disease, as well as a doubling of stroke mortality " Heavy Drinking Ups Stroke Deaths in Both Sexes, Quadruples CHD Mortality in Women (July 15, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/577533?sssdmh=dm1.368549&src=nldne
Original Source: Ikehara S, Hiroyasu I, Toyoshima H et al. Alcohol consumption and mortality from stroke and coronary heart disease among Japanese men and women. The Japan Collaborative Cohort Study. Stroke. 2008;DOI:10.1161/strokeaha.108.520288. Available at: http://stroke.ahajournals.org.
"In patients with impaired glucose tolerance, eating healthier and getting more exercise reduced the risk of diabetes for up to 20 years...." Lifestyle Changes May Delay Diabetes for Decades (May 23, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Diabetes/tb/9592
Li G, et al "The long-term effect of lifestyle interventions to prevent diabetes in the China Da Qin Diabetes Prevention Study: A 20-year follow-up study" Lancet 2008; 371: 1783-1789.
"In patients with coronary artery disease, aerobic training (AT) combined with resistance training (RT) improves many outcomes...." Aerobic Plus Resistance Training May Improve Coronary Artery Disease Outcomes
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579656?sssdmh=dm1.380490&src=nldne
Original source: Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2008;40:1557-1564.
"In the end, as with anything, the best path is moderation." Sugar: What Kinds to Eat and When
WebMD Feature from "Men's Fitness" Magazine
http://men.webmd.com/features/sugar-what-kinds-eat-when?ecd=wnl_day_031808
"...interventions such as controlling hypertension and diabetes or perhaps cognitive training might help maintain or improve mental abilities
with age." More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's (Mar 19, 2008)
Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1823885220080319?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100&sp=true
"... in 2007 more than half a million Americans will lose their battle with cancer, and tragically, nearly two-thirds of these deaths could have been prevented through lifestyle changes." President's Cancer Panel, reported in Medpage Today (8/17/07)
"It takes some extra effort, but exercise can trump obesity for those whose weight problem is genetic..., On average, it took an extra 900
kilocalories expended every day to overcome the effects of the gene." Exercise Overcomes Effect of Fat Gene
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/ExerciseFitness/tb/10826
Original source: Rampersaud E, et al "Physical Activity and the Association of Common FTO Gene Variants With Body Mass Index and Obesity" Arch Intern Med 2008; 168(16): 1791-1797.
"...job satisfaction increases with age with workers over the age of 65 the most likely to be very satisfied at work (71%)....Job satisfaction is especially high among those 65 and over because most people working at that age are not those forced to still work due to financial reasons, but those who choose to [do so] because they like their jobs.” Most People Happy at Work, Despite the Moaning, Vast Majority of Adults Are Happy at Work By Jennifer Warner
WebMD Medical News
http://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20070830/most-people-happy-at-work?ecd=wnl_day_041608
"Lifestyle factors, such as lack of exercise, can change the activity of genes involved in insulin resistance...." Twin Study Shows Lifestyle Can Alter Gene Activity
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/Obesity/tb/9893
Primary source: Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab
Source reference: Mustelin L, et al "Acquired obesity and poor physical fitness impair expression of genes of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation in monozygotic twins discordant for obesity" Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2008; DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00580.2007.
"Longer sleep duration is associated with a reduced risk for infection with the common cold." Poor Sleep Before Rhinovirus Exposure Linked to Lower Resistance to Illness (January 13, 2009)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/586687?sssdmh=dm1.422134&src=nldne
Original source: Arch Intern Med. 2009;169:62-67.
"Low-carbohydrate diets may lead to increased fat burning and more efficient use of glucose precursors...." Low-Carbohydrate Diet Works in the Liver to Stimulate Weight Loss (January 22, 2009)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Gastroenterology/GeneralHepatology/12563
"...major risk factors for coronary heart disease, such as smoking, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and lack of exercise are modifiable." Heart Disease Linked to Impaired Cognition and Later Dementia (July 22, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/CoronaryArteryDisease/tb/10220
Original source: Singh-Manoux A, et al "History of coronary heart disease and cognitive performance in midlife: the Whitehall II study" Eur Heart J 2008; DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehn298.
"Many studies have shown that having visceral fat, in and among the internal organs, may be more dangerous than having fat thighs or buttocks." Fit and fat: Study shows it's possible (Aug 11, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1137223820080811?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100&pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=0
"Mentally stimulating social activity and reading in middle age reduced the likelihood of mild cognitive impairment in old age by more than 40%. After age 65, reading, making crafts, using the computer, playing games, and watching less TV were associated with 30% to 50% lower risk of mild cognitive impairment...." AAN: Nimble Activity Protects Against Mild Cognitive Impairment (February 18, 2009)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AAN/12931?utm_source=mSpoke&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DailyHeadlines&utm_content=GroupB&userid=36040&impressionId=1235020630420
Original Source:
Geda YE, et al "Cognitive activities are associated with decreased risk of mild cognitive impairment: The Mayo Clinic population-based study of aging" AAN 2009.
"More time spent on the Internet, fewer hours of sleep, and alcohol consumption were all associated with increases in body mass index...." Lifestyle Choices Linked to Weight Gain in Young Females (July 9, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/tb/10065
Original source: Berkey C, et al "Weight gain in older adolescent females: the Internet, sleep, coffee, and alcohol" J Pediatr 2008; DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.04.072.
"Nearly 4 in 10 Americans between 18 and 34 years of age had at least one chronic condition, as did 9 of every 10 aged 65 and older." 60% of people in the U.S. age 18 and older have at least one chronic medical condition (3-Jun-2008)
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=38878
Health Care Expenses for Adults with Chronic Conditions, 2005 http://www.meps.ahrq.gov/mepsweb/data_files/publications/st203/stat203.pdf
"Nearly half of college-age adults struggle with a mental health disorder, from alcohol dependency to depression and anxiety. But only a quarter seek treatment.... Among college students, alcohol abuse and dependency were the most common at 20 percent, followed by personality disorders such as obsessive-compulsive and paranoid disorders at 18 percent. Non-college students were most likely to report personality disorders and nicotine dependence.... The rates of mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, were 11 percent for college students and 12 percent for non-students. The same rates were found for anxiety disorders in each group." Young adults hit by mental health issues. Study shows nearly half are dealing with a disorder, but only a quarter seek treatment (December 2, 2008)
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health/bal-te.mental02dec02,0,3163019.story
"...95% of non-smokers and 85% of smokers agreed that direct inhalation of second-hand smoke was harmful to children, just 65% of non-smokers, and 43% of smokers believed the same for "third-hand" smoke....dangers of third-hand smoke are very real - when you smoke - any place - toxic particulate matter from tobacco smoke gets into your hair and clothing. The chemicals in cigarettes are known to significantly increase the risk of serious pregnancy complications." Warning over 'third-hand smoke' (January 6, 2009)
BBC News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7813124.stm
"Obese U.S. residents in their 20s will incur lifetime medical bills between $5,340 and $29,460 more than their healthy-weight peers despite shorter life spans...." Study finds obese people have higher lifetime medical costs despite shorter life expectancies
Published: Wednesday, 11-Jun-2008
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=39103
http://www.nature.com/oby/journal/vaop/ncurrent/abs/oby2008290a.html
"Obese women are more likely to develop breast cancer, among other types of cancer, and high-fat diets are also linked with breast cancer." Trans-fats linked to breast cancer risk in study (Apr 11, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1122758320080411?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"Obesity is associated with a 36-percent increase in spending on healthcare services, more than smoking or problem drinking." Obesity costs U.S. companies $45 billion annually in medical expenditures and work loss
Published: Thursday, 10-Apr-2008
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37233
"Offspring of women who have diabetes or are overweight or obese during pregnancy -- these children are more likely to be obese, overweight or have diabetes in the future," .... More babies born to diabetic mothers: study (Apr 28, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN2739771420080428?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"One extra hour of sleep per night is associated with a 33% reduction in the development of coronary artery calcification (CAC).... was comparable to the gains from lowering systolic blood pressure by 16.5 mm Hg" Another Reason to Get 40 Winks? Reduced CAC (December 2008)
http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/585874
Original source: King CR, Knutson KL, Rathouz PJ, et al. Short sleep duration and incident coronary artery calcification. JAMA. 2008;300:2859-2866.
"One way to feel happier is to recognize good things when they happen." How to Be Happy.By Stacy Weiner
http://women.webmd.com/features/how-be-happy?page=2
"Only 31% of 15-year-olds met the 60-minutes/day exercise standard set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on weekdays, and just 17% met that target on weekends." Couch Potatoes Take Root in Early Teens (July 15, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/ExerciseFitness/tb/10128
Original Source: Nader P, et al "Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity from ages 9 to 15 years" JAMA 2008; 300: 295-305.
"...only three specific dietary factors had strong evidence behind them as proven heart disease fighters:
Vegetable-rich diet
Eating nuts rich in monounsaturated fatty acids like walnuts and other nuts
Following a Mediterranean-style diet high in vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts, whole grains, cheese or yogurt, and fish
Researchers also found strong evidence behind the negative effects of the following dietary factors on heart disease risk:
Following a Western-style diet high in processed meats, red meat, butter, refined grains, and high-fat dairy products
High-glycemic index foods
Trans-fatty acids" Not All Diets Pass the Heart-Healthy Test
Study Shows Mediterranean Diet Lowers Heart Disease Risk; Western Diet Gets Poor Marks(April 13, 2009)
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20090413/not-all-diets-pass-the-heart-healthy-test?ecd=wnl_day_042209
Archives of Internal Medicine (April, 2009)
“our relationship with the world around us, whether it be other people, things, or events, and our experience of life – is determined by the
way in which we relate to it. Hence, it is our relationship with each one that truly determines what kind of life we have, lead and experience.” Negative comments can curtail your career
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/tech-manager/?p=593&tag=rbxccnbtr1
"Overeating and excess caloric consumption remain the principal drivers of weight gain and obesity...." Fructose Converts Quickly to Lipids Triggering Hyperlipidemia (July 25, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/tb/10264
Parks EJ, et al "Dietary sugars stimulate fatty acid synthesis in adults" Journal of Nutrition 2008; 138: 1039-1046.
"Overweight and obese adults will most likely lose more weight and keep it off with at least 250 minutes per week of exercise." Thirty minutes a day of exercise? Better think 50 (Feb 10, 2009)
http://in.reuters.com/article/health/idINTRE51951N20090210
Original Source: SOURCE: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, February 2009.
"...overweight and obese women may need to exercise 55 minutes a day, 5 days per week, to sustain a weight loss of 10% during 2 years..." Exercise May Be Needed to Maintain Weight Loss in Overweight Women CME/CE
July 30, 2008
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/578296?sssdmh=dm1.372531&src=nldne
Original source: Arch Intern Med. 2008;168:1550-1559, 1559-1560.
"Patients lose more weight when they maintain a food diary..." Documenting Food Consumption Scales Up Weight Loss (July 8, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/Obesity/tb/10047
Original Source: Hollis J, et al "Weight loss during the intensive intervention phase of the Weight-Loss Maintenance Trial" Am J Prev Med 2008; DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2008.04.013.
"Patients who slept for short or long durations experienced an increase in weight compared with those who slept for an average duration of 7 to 9 hours...." "short-duration sleepers had a 27% increased risk for the development of obesity, and long-duration sleepers had a 21% increase in risk."
Short or Long Sleep Duration Linked to Weight Gain (April 7, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/572523?sssdmh=dm1.344331&src=nldne
Sleep. 2008;31:517-523.
"...people who mentally exercised their brains had a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment and a risk of Alzheimer's that was 2.6 times less than people who did not stimulate their mind." 20 Ways to Live to 100 From AOL Health
http://news.aol.com/health/story/ar/_a/eating-less-can-add-years-to-your-life/20080709112009990001
"people who sleep less than six hours a night during the work-week are 4.5 times more likely to have elevated levels of blood sugar than those who slumber 6-8 hours...short-sleepers" had a significantly increased risk of progressing from normal glucose levels to pre-diabetes, compared to those who slept 6-8 hours nightly. Sleeping an average of more than 8 hours a night had no significant effect on glucose levels, results showed." People who sleep less than six hours nightly risk developing diabetes (March 12, 2009)
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=46814
Study funded by National Institutes of Health.
"people who record what they appreciate experience greater happiness, less anxiety — and even better sleep." How to Be Happy.By Stacy Weiner
http://women.webmd.com/features/how-be-happy?page=2
"People who are 35 or younger who keep smoking are far more prone o die from a heart-related event, have a repeat heart attack or need future treatments to clear blocked arteries compared to those who stopped smoking." Smoking after heart attack lifts risk of second (Mar 30, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN2928581620080330?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"...People who are both obese and have diabetes are highly likely to develop heart disease during their lifetime..." Heart disease risk soars with obesity, diabetes (Aug 15, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSCOL55575420080815?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
Original Source: Diabetes Care, August 2008
"...people who drank three-plus servings per week of juices high in polyphenols—antioxidants found in purple grape, grapefruit, cranberry, and apple juice—had a 76 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease." Can Juice Really Make You Healthier?
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/can-juice-make-you-healthier?ecd=wnl_day_071108&spon=912345_0
"People who strictly adhered to a Mediterranean diet full of vegetables, fish and healthy fats such as olive oil, and low in red meat, dairy products and alcohol had lower odds of diabetes." Mediterranean diet may also help stop diabetes (May 29, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSL2979390020080530?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"...people who walked 30 minutes daily had a significantly reduced chance of premature death compared with those who rarely exercised...." 13 Healthy Habits to Improve Your Life
http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/13-healthy-habits-to-improve-your-life?page=2
"...people with low levels of vitamin D in their blood experience an increased risk for a condition known as peripheral artery disease, or PAD." Vitamin D found to guard against artery disease (Apr 17, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTON77767720080417?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"Physical activity improves mental health and control of diabetes, hypertension, and lipid levels; prevents osteoporosis; and, especially in older patients, sustains mobility, reduces disability, and decreases the risk of falls,"...." Physical Activity Counseling Effective in Improving Patients' Physical Health (April 25, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573492?sssdmh=dm1.347715&src=nldne
Am Fam Physician. 2008;77:1029-1136.
"Reduced exposure to second-hand smoke after cigarettes were banned in bars, restaurants, and other public places was linked to a marked drop in hospitalizations for acute coronary syndrome...." Smoking Ban Slashes Cardiac Hospitalizations (July 30, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/Smoking/tb/10335
Original source: Pell J, et al "Smoke-free legislation and hospitalizations for acute coronary syndrome" N Engl J Med 2008; 359: 482-91
"Regular exercise substantially reduces the risks of obesity, maturity onset diabetes mellitus, hypertension, myocardial infarction, some forms of stroke, several forms of cancer and osteoporosis, not only in middle age but also during the retirement years.... Following a regular exercise routine through middle age can delay biological aging by up to 12 years...." Regular Exercise Through Middle Age May Delay Biological Aging
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573636?sssdmh=dm1.348185&src=nldne
April 10 Online First issue of the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
"...regular moderate physical activity, enough to make a person breathless, has been shown to boost not only the speed and sharpness of
thought but also the actual volume of brain tissue and the way in which the brain functions...." Aerobic activity may reverse mental decline (Oct 17, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE49G7G420081017?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
Original source: British Journal of Sports Medicine 2008.
"Regularly eating non-fried fish may help older adults preserve their memory and ward off stroke." Fish May Boost Memory, Prevent Stroke; Diet Rich in Baked or Broiled Fish May Protect Brain From Damage That Can Lead to Dementia, Stroke (Aug. 4, 2008)
http://www.webmd.com/stroke/news/20080804/fish-may-boost-memory-prevent-stroke?ecd=wnl_day_080608
"Searching the Internet may help middle-aged and older adults keep their memories sharp,... searching on the Internet may train the brain --
that it may keep it active and healthy....;people who are familiar with the Internet can engage in a much deeper level of brain activity" Workout for brain just a few clicks away (Oct 15, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE49D97T20081015?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100&pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=10001
"Sedentary elderly persons may lose physical fitness with age to the point of losing independence, and increased physical activity may be a way to prevent this deterioration as well as manage chronic disease." Regular Exercise Through Middle Age May Delay Biological Aging
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573636?sssdmh=dm1.348185&src=nldne
April 10 Online First issue of the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
"61% of the full benefit of quitting in regard to CHD mortality and 42% of the full benefit of quitting in regard to cerebrovascular deaths was realized within the first five years of stopping smoking...The harms of smoking are reversible, but for some causes of death, the reduction takes many years, so it's never too early to quit smoking." Vascular Benefits of Stopping Smoking Are Rapid (May 8, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/574191?sssdmh=dm1.350323&src=nldne
Original source: Kenfield SA, Stampfer MJ, Rosner BA, et al. Smoking and Smoking Cessation in Relation to Mortality in Women. JAMA. 2008; 299:2037-2047.
"Smoking in middle age is associated with memory deficit and decline in reasoning abilities,".... Smoking hurts mind as well as body: study (Jun 9, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN0645737020080609?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
Sabia and colleagues from the National Institute of Health and Medical Research in Villejuif, France; Archives of Internal Medicine
"...smoking makes you old before your time. Never-smokers lived longer than heavy smokers, and their extra years were of better quality,....; for the best health-related quality of life, the habit should not be started at all,...." Smoking Takes the Joy Out of Life (October 13, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/Smoking/tb/11282
Original source: Strandberg A, et al "The effect of smoking in midlife on health-related quality of life in old age" Arch Intern Med 2008; 168: 1968-1974.
"Stressful situations such as births, deaths, divorce and employment concerns often slow down the blood flow to the heart, raise cholesterol levels, decrease your mental well-being and weaken the immune system.... seeing a general physician on an annual basis can significantly lengthen your life by catching ailments before they start or treating emerging ones." 20 Ways to Live to 100 From AOL Health
http://news.aol.com/health/story/ar/_a/eating-less-can-add-years-to-your-life/20080709112009990001
"Strokes that occurred among the most physically active individuals were 2.54 times more likely to be mild and half as likely to leave victims impaired compared with those in the lowest exercise quartile,..." Strokes Milder and Less Impairing for the Physically Active
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Strokes/11380
Original source: Krarup L-H, et al "Prestroke physical activity is associated with severity and long-term outcome from first-ever stroke" Neurology 2008; 71: 1313-1318.
"Studies also have shown that optimistic people have lower incidence of heart disease, better prognosis after heart surgery, and longer life." Stress causes whole body deterioration. Medical Research News. (9-Jan-2008)
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=34154
"Taking at least a week off for a mental health problem may be a sign of an increased risk of a premature death...." Missing Week's Work for Mental Health May Predict Premature Mortality (November 24, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Psychiatry/GeneralPsychiatry/11908
Original source: Ferrie JE, et al "Diagnosis-specific sickness absence and all-cause mortality in the GAZEL study" J Epidemiol Comm Health 2008; DOI: 10.1136/jech.2008.074369.
"Teens who were obese and overweight had a higher risk for chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and fatty liver disease..." Obese and Overweight Teens at Higher Risk for Chronic Diseases (June 2, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/575399?sssdmh=dm1.356952&src=nldne
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2008;162:566-573.
"...the average person has a "heart age" five years older than their chronological age. For non-smokers, the difference is just two years, but for smokers it is 14 years." Stress and excess leaves Britons with hearts that are ageing faster than the rest of their bodies. (March 10, 2008)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/dietfitness.html?in_article_id=526371&in_page_id=1798
"The best way of reducing your risk of developing dementia is to maintain a balanced diet with regular exercise and frequent social interactions." Vitamin D 'is mental health aid' (January 27, 2009)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7845703.stm
"The increased prevalence of obesity has been accompanied by a similar increase in the occurrence of metabolic liver disease, characterized by excess triglyceride accumulation that leads to inflammation, fibrosis, and cirrhosis." Low-Carbohydrate Diet Works in the Liver to Stimulate Weight Loss (January 22, 2009)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Gastroenterology/GeneralHepatology/12563
"The lifestyle change with the biggest benefit was giving up smoking, which led to an 80 percent improvement in health...." Four health changes can prolong life 14 years (1/8/08) http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSL0724344420080108?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100&sp=true
Original source: http://medicine.plosjournals.org/perlserv/?request=get-document&doi=10.1371/journal.pmed.0050012
"The lifestyle changes included a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and soy products, moderate exercise such as walking for half an hour a day, and an hour of daily stress management methods such as meditation." Healthy lifestyle raises beneficial enzyme: study (Sep 15, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1529591920080915?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"The low-risk lifestyle was defined as not smoking, having a body mass index less than 25 kg/m2, exercising with moderate to vigorous intensity for 30 minutes or more per day, consuming a half to one drink daily for women and up to two drinks daily for men, and eating a diet emphasizing increased intake of fruits, vegetables, cereal fiber, chicken, fish, nuts, and legumes, reduced intake of trans and saturated fats, and the use of a multivitamin for at least five years." A Lifestyle Good for the Heart May Prevent Stroke (August 11, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Strokes/tb/10510
"The main cause of the obesity epidemic is increased calorie intake throughout society during the past 50 years....;...fructose added to soft drinks and processed foods typically lead to increased calorie intake and possible weight gain because the fructose is not accompanied by comparable amounts of fiber or other nutrients that promote healthy weight...." Fructose Intake Has Increased to More Than 10% of Daily Energy in US Diet (July 9, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/577279?sssdmh=dm1.367085&src=nldne
"The medical costs of obesity-related problems such as diabetes, stroke and heart disease run near $140 billion, or more than 6% of all health-care costs." What if no one were fat? Imagine a lean and healthy America: The savings on medical, fuel, food and other costs would be enough to give every U.S. household more than $4,000. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/Advice/WhatIfNoOneWereFat.aspx?page=all
"The memories and emotions that people associate with familiar songs can be traced to the medial prefrontal cortex, a part of the brain where the wiring for memories and thoughts about music appears to be linked...The music (that) evoked the strongest memories was also the music that brought about the most emotional responses...." Why Music Triggers a Walk Down Memory Lane (02.24.09)
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/hscout/2009/02/25/hscout624352.html
Original Source: Feb. 24 in Cerebral Cortex
"...the most harmful fat distribution pattern in obese people was that of high liver fat, followed by high intramyocellular [muscle] fat. Visceral fat is also bad, but not as bad as liver or muscle fat....excess fat in the liver was the main predictor of insulin resistance and atherosclerosis in obese individuals." Obesity Can Be "Metabolically Benign" (August 13, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579018?sssdmh=dm1.376541&src=nldne
Original source: August 11/25, 2008 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
"The older people got, the more likely they were to report being happy, with slightly more than half of respondents in their 80s saying they
were very happy." People become happier with age, survey finds (Apr 16, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1631919120080416?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"...the risk of developing metabolic syndrome was 34 percent higher among those who drank one can of diet soda a day compared with those who drank none." Symptoms: Metabolic Syndrome Is Tied to Diet Soda (February 5, 2008) New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/05/health/nutrition/05symp.html?ex=1218430800&en=da8a38419eb75780&ei=5087&excamp=NYT-E-I-NYT-E-AT-0212-L1&WT.mc_ev=click&WT.mc_id=%20NYT-E-I-NYT-E-AT-0212-L1
"The stroke rate for women ages 35 to 54 tripled over a decade, likely spurred by increasing abdominal obesity...." ASA: Rising Stroke Rates in Women Ages 35 to 54 Tied to Obesity (February 21, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ASAMeeting/mr/8444
Towfighi A, et al "The 'weight' of the obesity epidemic: rising stroke rates among middle-aged women in the United States" ASA Meeting 2008; Abstract P241.
"The World Health Organization estimates 1.6 billion adults worldwide are overweight and at least 400 million adults are obese. That includes a third of all U.S. adults." Exercise trumps obesity gene in study (Sep 9, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN0846769020080909?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"39 percent had been a victim or perpetrator of bullying -- or in some cases, both." Bullies face even more health risks than victims (Jul 25, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSREE57422620080725?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
Original source: International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, July 15, 2008.
"Tobacco companies adjusted menthol levels in cigarettes to get adolescents hooked...." Cigarette Makers Tailored Menthol Levels to Attract Young Smokers (July 18, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PublicHealthPolicy/PublicHealth/tb/10186
"... tobacco smoke contains more than 4,000 chemical compounds, with 43 being known carcinogens." Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (2008, March 1). How Cigarette Smoke Causes Cancer: Study Points To New Treatments, Safer Tobacco. ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 3, 2008, from http://www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2008/02/080228080544.htm
"Tobacco use is the single largest cause of preventable death worldwide, killing "a third to a half of all those who use it", according to the WHO. It contributes to deaths from ischaemic heart disease, stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which numbered 5.4 million in 2004." Chronic diseases top causes of deaths globally: WHO (May 20, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSL2024589920080520?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100&pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=0
"Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States and the most prominent cause of cancer,"
"The tobacco-use epidemic causes a third of the cancers in America." "
Tobacco use kills 438,000 people prematurely every year, including 38,000 people who breathe only secondhand smoke...." "Tobacco use causes more deaths each year than alcohol use, car crashes, suicide, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), homicide, and illegal drug use combined," "Tobacco use caused 2.4 million cases of cancer in the United States from 1999 to 2004...." Tobacco caused 2.4 million U.S. cancers: report (Sep 4, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN0438131920080904?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"...trans fats increase not only the risk of heart disease, but also of type 2 diabetes, colon cancer, and, in women, breast cancer." Rating the Cooking Fats. Choose the healthiest (and tastiest) oils, spreads, and shortenings
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/rating-cooking-fats
"...treating genital herpes infections does not protect people from the AIDS virus." Second study finds treating herpes won't stop HIV (Mar 12, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleId=USN1219687520080312
"...25(OH)D deficiency is an unrecognized contributor to CVD, cancer, and overall mortality." More Evidence That Vitamin-D Deficiency Ups Mortality (August 13, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579026?sssdmh=dm1.376541&src=nldne
"Unhealthy lifestyles are associated with more than double the risk of a stroke,...Smoking, drinking too much alcohol, not taking enough exercise and eating few vegetables and little fruit contribute to the chances of a stroke. However, even small changes to our lifestyle factors, such as an improved diet, drinking alcohol in moderation, not smoking and being active, can reduce your risk of stroke." Lifestyle 'doubles stroke risk' (February 20, 2009)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7900224.stm
"-- up to 80 percent of obese teens become obese adults -- experts fear an exponential increase in heart disease, strokes, cancer and other health problems as the children move into their 20s and beyond....these conditions could occur decades sooner and could greatly diminish the quality of their lives. Many could find themselves disabled in what otherwise would be their most productive years." Obesity Threatens a Generation 'Catastrophe' of Shorter Spans, Higher Health Costs (May 17, 2008)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/05/09/ST2008050900425.html?sid=ST2008050900425
"US Dietary Guidelines recommendations of not more than 1 (alcoholic) drink per drinking day for women or 2 drinks per drinking day for men."; "Drinking in excess of the Dietary Guidelines was associated with an increased risk for individual components of the metabolic syndrome, including impaired fasting glucose/diabetes mellitus, hypertriglyceridemia, abdominal obesity, and high blood pressure." Excessive and Binge Drinking May Increase Risk for Metabolic Syndrome (August 4, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/578515?src=mpnews&spon=2&uac=81167HX
Original source: July 15 Online First issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
"Vigorous physical activity can help even people genetically prone to obesity keep the weight off...." Exercise trumps obesity gene in study (Sep 9, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN0846769020080909?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"Vigorous walking for about an hour a day five times a week can chop a dozen years off the biological age of persons 64 and older..." Vigorous Walking May Slow Biological Aging to a Crawl
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/ExerciseFitness/tb/9080
"... visceral fat appeared to account for at least one-third of the association between fetuin-A and diabetes incidence." Liver Protein Linked to Diabetes Risk in Older Adults (July 8, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Nephrology/Diabetes/tb/10050
Original Source: JH, et al "Fetuin-A and Incident Diabetes Mellitus in Older Persons" JAMA 2008; 300: 182-188.
"Vitamin D helps lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation and boost the immune system." Low vitamin D shown to raise death risk: U.S. study (Aug 11, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1137793120080811?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
" -- Walking briskly for 30 minutes a day, six days a week, can significantly reduce blood pressure, waist circumference, triglycerides, and fasting glucose, while increasing HDL." Brisk Daily Walk Improves Metabolic Profile. Medpage Today (12/17/07)
"Want to shed 14 years off your age? Don't smoke, get at least half an hour of daily physical activity, drink moderately, and eat five or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables." 4 Steps to Living 14 Years Longer People With These 4 Healthy Lifestyle Habits Outlive Those Who Sit on the Sidelines (Jan. 8, 2008)
http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20080108/4-steps-to-living-14-years-longer?ecd=wnl_day_010509
Original source: Kay-Tee Khaw, PhD, and colleagues, Public Library of Science Medicine.
"Weight loss is very simplistically just reducing the amount of calories that you take in, and any kind of healthy diet that allows you to do that is the best." Type of Diet Doesn't Matter, Cutting Calories Does (February 25, 2009)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/13021
Original source:
Sacks FM, et al "Comparison of Weight-Loss Diets with Different Compositions of Fat, Protein, and Carbohydrates" N Engl J Med 2009; 360: 859-73.
"..."Western" diet — high in fried foods, salty snacks, eggs, and meat — increases the risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) globally and accounts for about 30% of the population-attributable risk...." "Western" Diet Increases MI Risk Worldwide (October 22, 2008)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/582373?sssdmh=dm1.396825&src=nldne
Original source: Iqbal R, Anand S, Ounpuu S, et al. Dietary patterns and the risk of acute myocardial infarction in 52 countries. Results of the INTERHEART study. Circulation 2008; DOI:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.738716. Available at: http://circ.ahajournals.org.
"...Western diet, one rich in meat, refined grains, and fried foods, increases the risk of developing the metabolic syndrome....diet soda consumption was associated with an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome, despite the zero calories and zero sugar." Two Hamburgers, an Order of Fries, and the Metabolic Syndrome to Go, Please! (February 23, 2009)
http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/569307?src=cmemp
"...when it comes to diabetes risk, the specific makeup of a person's diet may be less important than simply how much one eats." Total Calories More Important Than Dietary Fat in Diabetes Risk (July 28, 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Diabetes/tb/10295
Original source: Tinker L, et al "Low-fat dietary pattern and risk of treated diabetes mellitus in postmenopausal women: The Women's Health Initiative randomized controlled dietary modification trial" Arch Intern
Med 2008; 168: 1500-11.
"...When one drinks or uses other substances, inhibitions are lowered, making people more likely to engage in risky behavior like unprotected sex." Among gays, young partyers spread HIV: study (Aug 7, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN0732923620080807?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"...women who ate three or more servings of whole-grain foods a day had significantly lower BMIs (body mass indexes) than those eating less than one serving a day." 5 Food Synergy Secrets for Weight Loss
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/5-food-synergy-secrets-for-weight-loss?ecd=wnl_day_072808
"Women who drink low to moderate amounts of alcohol have an increased risk for cancer overall and of the oral cavity and pharynx, esophagus, larynx, rectum, liver, and breast and a possible decreased risk for thyroid cancer, non-
Hodgkin's lymphoma, and renal cell carcinoma." Even Low to Moderate Alcohol Consumption Increases Risk for Cancer in Women (February 26, 2009)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/588753?sssdmh=dm1.436696&src=nldne
"Women who have a difficult time controlling their blood sugar have a higher risk of miscarriage or stillbirth. They also have a high risk of having a baby with a birth defect,"... More babies born to diabetic mothers: study (Apr 28, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN2739771420080428?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"Women whose activity was equivalent to 3.25 hours a week of running or 13 hours a week of walking had a 23 per cent reduced risk of the disease (breast cancer), compared with those who had been less active,...." Physical activity may reduce risk of breast cancer by 23 per cent
The Globe and Mail, Toronto
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080514.wlcancer14/BNStory/specialScienceandHealth/home
"...women with the highest blood levels of trans-fats had about twice the risk of breast cancer compared to women with the lowest levels. Trans-fats linked to breast cancer risk in study (Apr 11, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1122758320080411?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"...women who had one to two small drinks a day were 32 percent more likely to develop a hormone-sensitive tumor. Three or more drinks a day raised the risk by 51 per cent." Big U.S. study links breast cancer to drinking (Apr 14, 2008)
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1331146720080414?feedType=nl&feedName=ushealth1100
"...years of eating processed food and experiencing the constant blasts of insulin can actually exhaust your pancreas' ability to produce insulin, putting you at risk for diabetes." Sugar: What Kinds to Eat and When
WebMD Feature from "Men's Fitness" Magazine http://men.webmd.com/features/sugar-what-kinds-eat-when?ecd=wnl_day_031808
