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- Real estate broker uses power plate equipment to stay fit
Lemoyne, Pa., real estate broker Bill Gladstone sets a wellness example for his employees with a routine that includes a workout on a treadmill-like power plate machine that vibrates to exercise his muscles while he stands on it. Gladstone's BStrong4Life routine, developed by a chiropractor, is 30 minutes per week but he's hoping his employees will do at least a 10-minute a week basic workout to improve their fitness. The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pa.)
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- Exercise may boost brain health, study shows
Researchers found that older adults who burned more calories had more gray matter in their brains, and suggested that people engage in fitness activities earlier, in their 40s and 50s, to get the maximum effect. American Academy of Neurology spokesman Dave Knopman said the study by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, shows a link between activity and brain health, but does not prove that activity preserves brain matter. USA Today
(11/26)
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- USPSTF advises hepatitis C screening for baby boomers
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force on Monday in a draft recommendation advised primary care physicians to consider hepatitis C screening for adults born between 1945 and 1965, and it said those with a history of IV drug use or blood transfusions prior to 1992 should be tested. The recommendations were an update to the group's 2004 statement and urge screening for all high-risk adults. Reuters
(11/26), HealthDay News
(11/26)
- Survey finds people's ideal body weight rises over time
A Gallup survey found that 59% of men and 69% of women were heavier than their average ideal weight by 1 or more pounds. Researchers also found that 60% of adults said their weight was just about right, despite the worsening obesity epidemic, suggesting that Americans are moving to higher ideal weights to change their expectations as their actual weights increase. Gallup.com
(11/22)
- More consumers attempt to cut down on sugar and HFCS
Seventy percent of Americans are trying to consume less sugar, while 63% say they are trying to lower their intake of high-fructose corn syrup, according to a poll by the International Food Information Council Foundation. The results appear in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. FoodNavigator
(11/26)
- Parents are more mindful of children's nutrition than their own
Data from the International Food Information Council Foundation's 2012 Food & Health Survey show that only 16% of parents reported having a very or an extremely healthful diet. Also, almost 70% are more concerned about the nutritional content of food and drinks they purchase for their children than about ones they get for themselves. Researchers also found that only 12% of parents described their physical activity as vigorous, compared with 17% of nonparents. United Press International
(11/24)
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- In-school chefs could help educate children on healthy eating
Having chefs in school cafeterias educate children about food preparation and nutrition would have a larger impact than simply changing the offerings in the cafeteria, chef Tia McDonald writes. "Just as children must learn reading, writing and math, a quality food education is necessary for the transition to successful, healthy adulthood. And just as those children must have quality teachers to help them succeed, they should also have chefs in schools to build their foundation in food," McDonald writes. The Philadelphia Inquirer/The Public's Health blog
(11/21)
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Technologies driving health system change
As the focus on quality health care and affordability intensifies, dozens of stakeholders are working together on technology solutions that deliver results. AHIP’s Fall Forum is your chance to learn about the opportunities that abound. Learn about mHealth apps to better engage consumers in their health and wellness, the electronic delivery of health data and more. Register now.
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AHIP and member plans aim to prevent diabetes
A new CDC study shows sharp increase in prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in the U.S. To help address the rising prevalence, AHIP is collaborating with the CDC to implement the National Diabetes Prevention Program. AHIP is partnering with Aetna, EmblemHealth, Florida Blue and Molina Healthcare to make the program available to individuals at high risk for type 2 diabetes in four states.
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