Mon, 10 December 2007
As we get older, if there is one thing we want to avoid, it’s a hip fracture. Ladies, you’re especially at risk. If you’re a postmenopausal woman, a new study identifies 11 factors associated with hip factors. Two new studies predict that the epidemic of childhood obesity will dramatically increase the number of deaths from heart disease and that those deaths will come at younger ages. Meanwhile in England, maternal death rates are at a two decade high and obesity seems to be the culprit. |
Mon, 10 December 2007
New evidence reinforces the fact that despite your weight regular physical activity can help you live longer. How much physical activity do you need? Dr. Cooper discusses his recommendation. Parents and grandparents pay attention. Weak, brittle bones in old age actually get their start in childhood. We discuss why many experts are predicting an epidemic of both rickets and osteoporosis and exactly what you can do to protect your little ones. A new study shows fiber dramatically lowers your risk of pancreatic cancer, while one food in particular will increase the risk. Just more proof that we are what we eat. |