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    Lowering Blood Pressure without Medications  Oct 23, 2008
    With the combination of diet and exercise, weight loss can also lower the blood pressure ... And unlike the medications, diet and exercise are free. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    I'm not losing weight!  Oct 23, 2008
    If you've reduced your calories (by about 500 calories a day with diet and exercise) and are consistent with your program, you will lose weight, but everyone loses body fat at a different rate depending on their gender, weight, age, fitness level and hereditary factors ... Focus on what you can control: Your diet and exercise program. (iAfrica.com)

    Gingrich in La. to talk health care with Jindal  Oct 23, 2008
    Jindal said he supports efforts to improve diet and exercise. He didn't specifically back Gingrich's recommendations, but the governor said he has started talking to state lawmakers about legislation that would improve nutrition standards in the state. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Dr. Travis Stork Chats with WUSA9 Viewers  Oct 23, 2008
    Dr. Travis Stork from the TV show "" chatted online with viewers Wednesday, October 22, answering health questions on diet and exercise. Read portions of the chat from our session below. (W-USA News, DC)

    Breast Cancer Awareness MonthThere's more to pink than you might thinkBreast cancer survivor, mother of three hopes she can encourage others to get tested, seek treatment  Oct 21, 2008
    Although anxiety medication combined with diet and exercise helped Altamirano to get her body and her emotional well-being back in shape, overcoming the financial hardship of being on disability and undergoing extensive medical treatment has been harder, despite having medical insurance. The family sold their home earlier this year and rented another home with lower monthly payments. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)

    Plump Mums Have Plump Babies  Oct 21, 2008
    Ever wondered what could be the reason for that stubborn extra flab, refusing to budge in spite of excess diet and exercise. Its none other than your dear mom. (Oneindia)

    Raptor Pharmaceuticals Announces Phase 2a Clinical Trial Initiation in Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)  Oct 20, 2008
    Cysteamine represents an exciting potential treatment for NASH patients currently limited to diet and exercise for disease management. The NASH program is part of our strategy to leverage cysteamine's known safety profile and potential efficacy in several indications where it has already shown promise in clinical and preclinical studies. (Canada Newswire)

    Four-part series offers tips on ‘Dining with Diabetes’  Oct 17, 2008
    Diabetes is a serious and costly disease, but research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose (sugar) levels, eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly can lower their risks of complications and lead a healthier and more productive life. Dining with Diabetes is offered statewide and is sponsored by the Purdue University Extension Service. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Success story: Christy Armstrong  Oct 14, 2008
    How: Diet and exercise. Christy Carter Armstrong was diagnosed in 2006 as insulin resistant or, pre-diabetic. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Mix up the cardio to give your heart a jolt  Oct 14, 2008
    Ms. Raitt lost 70 pounds through diet and exercise after the birth of her second child in 2004, but has scaled back her normally punishing workout routine during the campaign. MY GOALS. (Globe and Mail)

    Stress and stress management  Oct 14, 2008
    Good rest, diet and exercise can help increase our ability to tolerate the many demands that come our way. Finally, social support can be crucial in managing stress. (Winona Daily News, MN)

    Fighting Against Cancer (1 Letter)  Oct 14, 2008
    And it is by now undeniable that lifestyle factors under voluntary control (diet and exercise) promote the development and progression of many cancers. To so cavalierly dismiss Dr. David Servan-Schreiber s book is to deprive many people of a valuable resource at a time of need. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Excerpt: 'O's Big Book of Happiness'  Oct 14, 2008
    Oprah Winfrey has released the third volume of "O's Big Book of Happiness," which has more than 100 articles straight from the pages of O magazine, with tips on everything from diet and exercise to relationships to money. "O's Big Book of Happiness" is packed with articles from "O" magazine. (ABC News)

    Your Health: One Lipitor user experienced transient global amnesia while on drug (17)  Oct 13, 2008
    With diet and exercise, I can get my HDL to the mid-30s, which is not great. Lipitor lowered my LDL below 80, but sadly my HDL didn't budge. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)

    Line dance to health  Oct 11, 2008
    But, she religiously adheres to a diet and exercise programme, which of course, includes line dancing. Because line dancing is low impact and weight bearing, it can help build strength, increase muscle mass, regulate body temperature and reduce body fat levels. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Casper briefs  Oct 11, 2008
    Featuring instructor Kim Goblirsch, the class includes work to make improvements in physical condition and maintain a healthier fitness level through diet and exercise. Cost for the six-session class is 29 for CRC members and 41 for non-members. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Tidbits: Insider claims Angelina had a mommy tuck  Oct 10, 2008
    But according to , it took more than diet and exercise to get the actress into that formfitting Versace gown. The mother of six avoided the spotlight for nearly three months after she gave birth to twins Vivienne and Knox, and a source close to the family claims Angelina used her time off to trim up under the knife. (MSNBC -- Gossip)

    FDA Continues Review of Takeda's New Drug Application for Alogliptin (SYR-322), a DPP-4 Agent for Type 2 Diabetes  Oct 10, 2008
    The safety and efficacy of alogliptin was studied as a once-daily monotherapy adjunct to diet and exercise and as an add-on therapy to other antidiabetic medications including sulfonylureas, metformin, thiazolidinediones (TZDs), and insulin. In the studies, alogliptin was associated with statistically significant reductions in hemoglobin A1c, which reflects average blood glucose concentration over the previous two to three months. (PR Newswire)

    Getting Through Economy-Induced Stress  Oct 10, 2008
    Keep up with a healthy diet and exercise. The more people exercise as a stress reducer, to feel better about themselves, and to be more resilient is very helpful, Campbell said. (WOKR13 Rochester)

    Belly wraps or cardio to ban baby fat?  Oct 10, 2008
    Diet and exercise will do you far better in the long run, than some stupid FAD. Doctors have been telling us that for YEARS, but everyone wants to jump on the latest fad ... I think the key is diet and exercise, but I don t see why a belly band would hurt if you wanted to try it ... I think the key is diet and exercise, but I don t see why a belly band would hurt if you wanted to try it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Will disease data change patients' habits?  Oct 10, 2008
    Health officials and scientists have warned for years that diet and exercise play a role in preventing heart attacks and certain cancers. Yet Americans grow fatter. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Chicken, Eggs Could Become Cancer Fighters  Oct 8, 2008
    Between her diet and exercise routine, she's constantly working to prevent it. "Every day I struggle with trying to do all of the right things because there are so many things that all of us should be doing to maintain our state of health," Wall said. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    New research on family-based HIV prevention presented at annual NIH conference  Oct 8, 2008
    General health promotion highlighted topics such as smoking, diet and exercise. Among teens in the study, researchers noted that those who were sexually active used a condom 40 percent of the time and engaged in unprotected sex an average of six times in the previous 90 days. (EurekAlert!)

    Bariatric Center gets high-profile success  Oct 7, 2008
    After surgery, the center education process continues, helping people adjust to the diet and exercise changes that must happen for the surgery to be successful long term. "You have to be dedicated to lifestyle change," Pinson said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Merck ends development of obesity drug taranabant  Oct 5, 2008
    After one year, and in combination with diet and exercise, patients given a 2 mg dose lost an average of 14. 5 pounds (6. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Vitamin C found to lessen efficacy of anti-cancer drugs  Oct 5, 2008
    The study suggests that efforts to fight obesity, such as improved diet and exercise, may decrease colon cancer risk in some people ... Those without the protective gene variation may benefit from early colon cancer testing, say the authors, and may lower their risk of the disease through improvements in diet and exercise. (The Australian)

    Syeda Fatima, MD, joins SBL Family Medical Center  Oct 4, 2008
    I try to promote healthy habits, like improving diet and exercise, to prevent heart disease and diabetes. Fatima and her husband, Mohammed, an information technology professional, have one daughter, Rida, 6. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Lose Weight Without Losing Your Min...  Oct 4, 2008
    This article focuses on simple, convenient ways to slip healthy diet and exercise into your daily routine without even feeling it. It's no secret that obesity has become a huge issue (no pun intended) in America today. (Suite101.com)

    Curves of Wahiawa Gets 'Physical' with Olivia Newton-John at Girls Night In Event  Oct 4, 2008
    "We'll be able to show women how the Liv Aid works and talk about how maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise can significantly decrease cancer risk.". For more information on Curves of Wahiawa, details about the Girl's Night In event, or how women can get a free Liv Aid, please contact Gina M. Richardson at 808-628-9443. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Overeating Can Throw off Metabolism  Oct 4, 2008
    Current efforts to combat obesity -- namely dieting and exercise -- are rarely effective and certainly are not long-lasting. "Exercise and diet may correct abnormal brain regulation [but] long-term food control is very difficult," said Cai, an assistant professor of physiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. (MEDLINEplus)

    Bay Area Vista  Oct 3, 2008
    Healthy Silicon Valley seeks to improve our community's health by strengthening the ability of individuals to make healthy choices about diet and exercise. Healthy Silicon Valley 2085 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 150 San Jose, CA 95125. (NBC 11, CA)

    Gene Could Link Obesity, Colon Cancer  Oct 3, 2008
    Whether people without this gene variant can reduce their risk of colon cancer through diet and exercise isn't clear, the researchers noted. "This adds a little bit more to our understanding of one place where genetics plays a role in colon cancer development," said Dr. Durado Brooks, director of colon and prostate cancer prevention programs at the American Cancer Society. (MEDLINEplus)

    Takeda Submits a New Drug Application in the U.S. for Alogliptin (SYR-322) / ACTOS(R) (pioglitazone HCl) for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes  Sep 24, 2008
    The studies assessed the efficacy and safety of this therapy for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes not achieving glycemic targets with diet and exercise alone, or for patients uncontrolled on metformin ... ACTOS, a prescription medication, is taken once daily as an adjunct to diet and exercise, and is approved for use for type 2 diabetes as monotherapy to lower blood glucose and in combination therapy with insulin, sulfonylureas or metformin. (PR Newswire)

    Exercise Effective In Helping Pregnant Women Kick The Habit  Sep 24, 2008
    (July 18, 2007) Preliminary evidence suggests that a combination of dieting and exercise is a more effective way of losing weight after pregnancy than dieting alone, concludes a Cochrane systematic. (Nov. (Science Daily)

    Obesity Raises Risk of Miscarriage  Sep 24, 2008
    If one is pregnant and obese, the best way out would be to consult a doctor about concerns of diet and exercise. However, it must be remembered that pregnancy is not the best time to implement a weight loss plan, as it could be potentially dangerous for both mother and child. (TheMedGuru)

    Chocolate helps heart stay healthy  Sep 24, 2008
    Other studies have found a host of diet and exercise changes that can help a person beat the odds of death. Clearly, no single change is a guarantee of long life. (China Daily)

    Read more...  Sep 23, 2008
    New Campaign on Childhood Obesity, Weight Issues May Prove Model for Nation :: PNNOnline. New Campaign on Childhood Obesity, Weight Issues May Prove Model for Nation Posted by: kramsibuts on Monday, September 22, 2008. (PNN Online)

    Cholesterol drug linked to amnesia  Sep 23, 2008
    With diet and exercise, I can get my HDL to the mid-30s, which is not great ... With diet and exercise, I can get my HDL to the mid-30s, which is not great. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Woman Named Bacon Wins Hog-Calling Title  Sep 23, 2008
    Learn How It's Treated, How To Avoid It, And How To Fight It With Diet And Exercise. LEWISTON, Idaho -- Jolee Bacon really sizzles when it comes to hog-calling. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    No end in sight for the obesity epidemic  Sep 22, 2008
    Science is helping doctors better understand why many youngsters and adults can't seem to shed pounds through diet and exercise once they've packed on an excessive amount of weight. It turns out that once you're about 100 pounds over your ideal body weight, your body has reset its thermostat, said Dr. Sunil Bhoyrul, a bariatric surgeon in San Diego. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    'There is almost no human stupidity that does not create in me afellow feeling'  Sep 20, 2008
    Without it, we'd all still be living in a cave, surrounded by diet and exercise books. In such a world, death would prove elusive - so elusive that people would linger until the age of 110, at which point they'd stack their diet and longevity books into a high tower, and then jump off - just to relieve the tedium of life in that cave. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    33-Pound Cat At Calif. Shelter Goes On Diet  Sep 20, 2008
    Learn How It's Treated, How To Avoid It, And How To Fight It With Diet And Exercise. (KERO 23, CA)

    Bye-bye back flab  Sep 20, 2008
    "[My clients] diet and exercise and yet still can't wear a tube top without feeling self-conscious over the extra bulge that forms on top," said Greg Wiener, a plastic surgeon based in Chicago ... - the industry says the back lift heeds a long-unanswered call from women who, despite diet and exercise, must cope with the reality of back flab. (Globe and Mail)

    Whole Grains, Leafy Greens May Lower Diabetes Risk  Sep 20, 2008
    Type 2 diabetes is closely linked to obesity and it's known that maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise reduces the risk of developing the disease. There is also evidence that diet affects diabetes risk independent of a person's weight. (MEDLINEplus)

    Your Health: Body shape, fat distribution may predict health risks  Sep 19, 2008
    The good news is that with positive changes in diet and exercise habits, it s entirely possible to reduce waist circumference. Studies show that losing just two inches from the midsection can lower total cholesterol levels and blood pressure. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    New approach  Sep 18, 2008
    He follows a set of "All or Nothing" prevention rules, covering diet and exercise. This is no "snake oil" cure. (BBC News -- Health)

    Study: Pros & Cons Of Losing Weight With Gastric Surgery  Sep 18, 2008
    But, surgery is not an instant cure for obesity; one also has to maintain weight loss through diet and exercise. Gastric bypass surgery makes you throw up if you eat too much, while eating sugary foods results in diarrohea. (TopNews)

    Meltdown money helps 'Have a Ball'  Sep 17, 2008
    Guynes said that in many cases, his patients health problems stem from unhealthy childhood diet and exercise patterns. . (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Healthy Living Halves Premature Death Risk  Sep 17, 2008
    Women who heed common sense health messages about smoking, diet and exercise can cut their risk of premature death in half, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. Many studies look at the impact of just one lifestyle change on overall health, but researchers at Harvard University wanted to see the total impact of a healthy diet, regular exercise, a healthy weight and a lifetime without smoking. (Newsmax)

    How Do I Know It's Time for Cholesterol Meds?  Sep 16, 2008
    If you are considered at low risk for heart disease, but your LDL level is between 175 to 180, then you may be able to try a heart-healthy diet and exercise before medication, Stein said ... Stein said you if fall into the intermediate risk category, you can try diet and exercise before medicines only if your LDL is no higher than 145 ... HIGH RISK: If you already have heart disease or diabetes, your LDL level should be below 100 and it s unlikely you will achieve this with diet and exercise... (Fox News)

    Fat on your back? Sure, you could cut it out...  Sep 16, 2008
    The story in U.S. News points out that the procedure may be most appreciated by people who have lost a lot of weight and can't get rid of the excess skin; other reports suggest the new procedure could be an option for women who simply want to wear body-hugging clothes but, despite diet and exercise, simply can't smooth out their backs. Yet to be raised is the question of whether, in some cases at least, a larger size of clothing might be a better way to go. (Los Angeles Times)

    Liver disease in overweight children latest obesity risk  Sep 16, 2008
    Genetics, diet and exercise level all play a role. It is most prevalent among Hispanics, relatively rare among blacks, and more common among boys than girls. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Massage Lowers Pain In Cancer Patients  Sep 16, 2008
    Learn How It's Treated, How To Avoid It, And How To Fight It With Diet And Exercise. 2008. (KCRA 3, CA)

    24 Hour Fitness Supports The Biggest Loser for Sixth Consecutive Season  Sep 16, 2008
    Alison Sweeney (Days of Our Lives) is back to host the sixth season of the series, which challenges and encourages overweight family members to shed pounds in a safe and recommended manner through comprehensive diet and exercise as they compete for a grand prize of $250,000. The Biggest Loser provides the 16 strong-willed, yet hopeful, contestants with challenges, temptations, weigh-ins and eliminations until the final contestant remains to claim the title of "the biggest loser." Each team works... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Gastric Bypass Surgery Less Helpful for Diabetics  Sep 16, 2008
    Both Campos and Hamdy remind patients that surgery is never the final answer weight-loss maintenance continues long after you're discharged from the hospital, and can only be done the old-fashioned way, with a healthy diet and exercise plan. Surgery, after all, can only get you so far. (Time.com)

    Older Daters Head Online  Sep 16, 2008
    Learn How It's Treated, How To Avoid It, And How To Fight It With Diet And Exercise. Rebecca was shocked when her husband of 20 years told her one day that he no longer wanted to be married. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Best cardiac rehab centers focus on diet, lifestyle  Sep 15, 2008
    " Individuals also can go to the Internet for information to help narrow their choice. Consider, for example, the at . "As with everything, if there is a stricter standard that is being met by a facility, then you know that they have taken the extra step to move toward quality," says Vienne of Univera Healthcare. According to the , follow-up care encompasses patient monitoring; lifestyle changes involving diet and exercise; and education and counseling. The majority of heart patients take... (Buffalo Business First, NY)

    Another Benefit of Health: Wealth  Sep 14, 2008
    That's because the out-of-pocket costs for diseases that may be avoidable through diet and exercise can be staggering. Getting and staying fit now may be worth tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars later--a sum that just might exceed the carefully crafted stockpile in your 401(k). (Time.com)

    Inside Fitness: Menopause and the menopot: Is it inevitable?  Sep 11, 2008
    Young females who diet and exercise enough to change their hormonal structure so much that it resembles that of menopausal women, don't gain weight under these conditions. Menopause occurs at a time when a woman's lifestyle activity declines. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    Ellen Sussman | Special to the Green Valley NewsDr. Doug Adkins described the moment he first held his book as “exhilarating.”  Sep 10, 2008
    He speaks about other major differences including organ transplantation, stem cell research and robotic surgery, closure of tuberculosis sanitariums and almost complete obliteration of communicable diseases, recognition of the carcinogenic effects of tobacco, prescription drugs for mental illness and hypertension and emphasis on a balanced diet and exercise. Additionally he mentions the utilization of PSA for detecting prostate cancer, less radical surgery for breast cancer, paramedic initial... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    'Healthy' Individuals May Be At Risk For Heart Disease  Sep 10, 2008
    (July 25, 2003) There is more to losing weight than diet and exercise, according to investigators the Research Institute at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). Their study is the first to identify a new. (Science Daily)

    Kim Jong Il Ill But Alive, Says Report  Sep 10, 2008
    Learn How It's Treated, How To Avoid It, And How To Fight It With Diet And Exercise. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Vigorous Exercise Aids Those with Obesity-Related Gene  Sep 10, 2008
    While lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise are important factors in weight control, it's not exactly clear how they interact with genetics. In this study, researchers analyzed DNA samples from 704 healthy Amish adults, average age 43. (MEDLINEplus)

    Ask Layla: What is success?  Sep 9, 2008
    Do you need to reframe your old belief patterns that do not fit with the person you are becoming or it maybe a new nutritional diet and exercise program to get you going and thinking more clearly. Are you paying attention to that inner voice from within, the all-knowing universal power that emanates from your soul. (Malden Observer, MA)

    COBS BREAD: On Your Marks...Get Set...Go for $2500!  Sep 9, 2008
    "It's clear that local sporting clubs and schools need some assistance, and we are keen to make a difference in the local communities our bakeries serve. COBS BREAD has a strong focus on health, so supporting local sporting clubs and school teams with Top Sports Grants are a great fit. A healthy diet and exercise is the best way to fight obesity, start one sandwich at a time!" said Chris. Placing a nomination for a sporting club or school is simple. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    For Even Healthy Men, Alcohol Seems to Lower Heart Attack Risk  Sep 9, 2008
    Instead, they have emphasized other lifestyle modifications, including diet and exercise. "Clinicians are very resistant to taking alcohol out of the 'alcoholism' box and asking what its effects might be at more typical levels of intake," Mukamal said. (MEDLINEplus)

    Researchers cite liver disease in obese teenagers as latest risk  Sep 8, 2008
    Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)

    Manage Midlife Transition without a...  Sep 8, 2008
    The article by Gail Johnson offers helpful tips on diet and exercise for people in this phase of life. Other suggestions for facing a midlife transition include learning stress management skills, seeking spirituality, meeting with a counselor, focusing on strengths, and realizing that it is natural for a person to reflect on the aging process. (Suite101.com)

    Wellness at work  Sep 8, 2008
    " Ross said he's learned to eat eat high-fiber, low-fat foods, to read food labels and has gotten used to the idea of taking a walk each day. At Hunter Douglas in Tupelo, the company has built a walking trail for workers and created a program aimed at improving workers' health at the manufacturing plant. Bill Hughes, head of human resources at Hunter Douglas, started a program that allows workers to receive up to a $200 reimbursement on their portion of health-care costs. He said 74 percent of... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Pollution can make you fat, study claims  Sep 7, 2008
    But many scientists are coming to believe that changes in diet and exercise do not sufficiently explain the rapid growth of the epidemic. As 'The Independent on Sunday' reported last week, there has been no reduction in physical activity in Britain since 1980, while obesity rates have quadrupled. (Independent)

    Racy Ciara mag cover  Sep 6, 2008
    Diet and Exercise, leave the fried foods alone, stop eating whatever, whenever you want. Stop making excuses about being a BBW (BIG BIG WOMAN). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Age is not a problem at SpaMedica  Sep 6, 2008
    Whetro and Leddy treat both the causes and effects of aging, and offer a variety of services from lifestyle consultations, which focus on diet and exercise routines, to skin treatments such as nonsurgical body contouring, laser hair removal and Botox treatment. Whetro said the germ of inspiration for the clinic came at a medical conference. (Dallas County News, IA)

    LifeGuard Established at the Arizona Heart Institute  Sep 5, 2008
    LifeGuard is introducing the latest science of epigenomics to examine how these environmental factors affect the direction of the major determiners of our future health -- our DNA. As we age, hormones become unbalanced, diet and exercise are often abandoned, and toxins accumulate in the body. These imbalances can detrimentally affect our immune, neurological and endocrine systems, resulting in a myriad of symptoms and serious diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and autoimmune... (PR Newswire)

    Wilson drops 130 pounds, keeps losing  Sep 4, 2008
    He got a second opinion from another endocrinologist, and a nutritionist fine-tuned and supported his plan of diet and exercise, "because I was not yet over the edge.". Before his weight loss, he never really felt bad, he said, but I feel better about myself. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    N.Y. Makes Kids Weigh In for School  Sep 4, 2008
    Education officials hope the move will allow positive steps in the area of diet and exercise that will help brings obese students' weight down. (Getty Images). (ABC News)

    The Balance Project  Sep 4, 2008
    Doctor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dr. Chalid Ashry, started The Balance Program in Europe to help people with diabetes, like June, do better by focusing on diet and exercise. He believes the motivation comes from inside and that's where the program starts. (W-USA News, DC)

    Gene raises odds of long life  Sep 3, 2008
    " The results were "very surprising and exciting," he said. One location on the FOXO3A gene stood out, he said. Of the four chemical bases in the DNA code - adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C) and thymine (T) - most participants had the base T on both chromosomes at that location, he said. But those who had the G base instead of T when they were originally examined had better health, he said. And 15 years later the G base was more prominent in men who averaged 98 years old than those who... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    The Heart Health Benefits of Pistachios  Sep 3, 2008
    Lifestyle changes, along with a healthy diet and exercise, can lessen biological reactions to stress. "Pistachios contain many important nutrients that contribute to their positive effect on health. Every new study adds another piece to the puzzle of how eating pistachios may benefit heart health," says Dr. Constance Geiger, nutrition expert for the Western Pistachio Association (WPA), a voluntary association representing pistachio growers throughout the nation. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    Pfizer Resuming Ads for Lipitor After Controversy  Sep 3, 2008
    Erlendson, 58, said in an interview that he has a family history of heart disease but tried to reduce his cholesterol with diet and exercise. A few months before his heart attack, he said, an MRI scan showed no significant plaque buildups. (ABC News -- Wire)

    DHEC urges awareness of blood cholesterol numbers  Sep 2, 2008
    "Too much of one type or not enough of the other can put you at risk for coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke. Some cholesterol is produced naturally and can be affected by your family health history, while some of it comes from the food we eat and can be affected by diet and exercise.". DHEC's Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Division works with community partners and health care systems to improve the cardiovascular health and quality of life of South Carolinians through the... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    HEALTH BLOG: Opening up the medicine chest  Sep 2, 2008
    I could have told them this: A new study of 48 adults ages 50 to 60 who were on a strict diet and exercise program found that they tended to consume more calories on weekends than during the week, researchers. Photo by PDPhoto. (USA Today -- Money)

    Special Web Page  Aug 29, 2008
    All treatments will be covered including injectable, pump, oral, diet and exercise; from the old to the new, from conventional to new breakthroughs. Examination of studies that aim to prevent diabetes and potential cures. (NBC4.tv, CA)

    Age doesn’t mean a thing  Aug 29, 2008
    He just did this one to show the things that people can do at any age with proper diet and exercise. Reader Comments Comments are limited to 200 words or less. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Alisha DeVille: Still shedding pounds  Aug 27, 2008
    After deciding enough was enough, Alisha DeVille of Madison did a 180 on her diet and exercise habits. In June, she had lost 114 pounds, and was still working to lose more. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Success story: Fran McCleland  Aug 26, 2008
    First Place encourages members to strengthen their Christian faith while they make healthy diet and exercise changes to lose weight. McCleland gave up all her diet pills and supplements, and jumped headfirst into the First Place program. (The Clarion-Ledger)

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