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Study: Being active as a preschooler pays off later in childhood

Being active at age 5 helps kids stay lean as they age even if they don't remain as active later in childhood, a new University of Iowa study shows. "We call this effect 'banking' because the kids benefit later on, similar to having a savings account at a bank. The protective effect is independ...

Local Heart Doctors First in Nation to Announce Active Investigation of Red Wine (Resveratrol) Pills, Issue Consumer Precautions

FT. LEE, N.J., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Red wine (resveratrol) pills appear to be the rage these days and a local group of cardiologists wants to lead the way for patients and consumers to learn more about them. They may be among the first U.S. cardiologists to do so. (Photo: http://www.newsc...

Elite Athletes Use Active Recovery Muscle Stimulator to Prevent Muscle Soreness After Exercise

The Active Recovery program uses Compex Sport electrostimulation therapy to help athletes' muscles recover faster. Carlsbad, CA (PRWEB) June 28, 2009 -- Muscle soreness plagues almost every athlete after an intense workout and can sideline an athlete for days after a co...

Nuvilex Cites Study that Suggests Red Yeast Rice, an Active Ingredient in Cinnechol, Can Help to Improve Cardiovascular Health

Study Published in Annals of Internal Medicine CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nuvilex, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NVLX), an emerging healthcare consumer products company, announced today that red yeast rice, an ingredient contained in Cinnechol, one of the Company's prim...

Stay Upbeat, Active to Keep the Mind Young

The brain may slow with aging, but good habits can help you cope, experts say ,, WEDNESDAY, June 24 (HealthDay News) -- To stave off the mental decline associated with old age, engage in intellectually challenging activities, maintain a positive outlook and keep up your social life. ...

Brio Active Brings Whole Body Vibration Fitness to Cherry Hills Village

Brio Active opens its doors this month, offering a unique, whole body workout with whole body vibration technology at its core. DENVER, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Brio Active offers programs that combine the benefits of whole body vibration, a relatively new fitness concept in the U.S., with rot...

Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance Protocol Clinical Trial Conducted by NorthShore University HealthSystem

Prostate Cancer Patients See Benefit to Program Evanston, IL (Vocus) June 15, 2009 -- Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American men. Every three minutes, a man in the United States is diagnosed with prostate cancer, and every 20 minutes ...

IFX anti-TNF therapy associated with clinical benefit over 5 years in patients with active AS

Copenhagen, Denmark, Friday 12 June 2009: After five years of receiving infliximab (IFX) anti-TNF therapy, 61.8% of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) showed substantial clinical benefit (ASAS40, ASsessment in AS, 40-response) and 27.6% achieved ASAS partial remission. Moreover, at five ye...

2-drug combination appears safe and active in metastatic kidney cancer

ORLANDO (May 31, 2009)Fox Chase Cancer Center investigators report that a two-drug blockade of mTOR signaling appears safe in metastatic kidney cancer in a phase I trial. Early data suggests that a combination of temsirolimus and bryostatin may be active in patients with rare forms of renal cell c...

22-year study finds adults aren't active enough

Montreal, May 12, 2009 A new study has sounded the alarm that the majority of Canadian adults are inactive over their lifespan and don't exercise enough during their leisure time. Published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity , the study is unique in that i...

Children who view adult-targeted TV may become sexually active earlier in life

Boston, Mass. -- Early onset of sexual activity among teens may relate to the amount of adult content children were exposed to during their childhood, according to a new study released by Children's Hospital Boston. Based on a longitudinal study tracking children from age six to eighteen, researc...

GNC Launches the First-Ever Comprehensive Line of Whole Body Health Products Exclusively for Fit and Active Women

'GNC WELLbeING' Offers a One-Source Line of Customizable Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness Products Specifically for Women PITTSBURGH, April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- GNC is expanding its scope as the leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products with the launch of an innovative new line o...

Men Who Get Active in Midlife Live Longer

Effect of adding exercise equals that of stopping smoking, experts say,, THURSDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- Men who start exercising when they are 50 can extend their life span by more than two years, Swedish researchers say. Their study found that exercising has the same benefi...

Smith & Nephew Introduces RENASYS(TM) GO, Portable NPWT for Mobile, Active Patients

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smith & Nephew Inc's Advanced Wound Management division (LSE: SN; NYSE: SNN ) today announced the U.S. launch of its next Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) product, the new RENASYS (TM) GO, designed to address the needs of clinici...

New Kids' CD Encourages Kids to Get Active and Stay Healthy

Minnesota Dance and Exercise Entrepreneur Releases 15 Original Songs Focused on Fitness and Fun MINNETONKA, Minn., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Dancercise Kids(R), a provider of unique fitness and dance activities for young children, today announced that its founder, Tessa Pfeifer, has released he...

WellPoint Foundation Awards Grants to OASIS to Expand Unique Active Generations Program

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- A unique, intergenerational program developed by OASIS to enlist older adults in the fight against childhood obesity will be expanded to eight cities during the next two years with a $313,000 grant from the WellPoint Foundation, Inc. Active Generations ...

Special Discounts On Fertility Treatment For Active Duty and Retired Military

Genetics & IVF Institute's New SALUTE(TM) Program Honors Military FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Genetics & IVF Institute (GIVF) announced today that it is offering special discounts on in vitro fertilization (IVF) for active duty military personnel and for former me...

New Web-Based User Self Service & Identity Management Software for Active Directory takes Security, User Convenience to a Whole New Level

Password Reset PRO is a new web based user self service & identity management software solution that allows windows domain users to quickly manage password changes, password resets and locked accounts easily and securely via a web browser, and ends the need to call IT for assistance. ...

NFL Active Players and Mike Ditka to Hold Press Conference

Active players, Mike Ditka and NFL Legends, to announce initiative to support retired players in crisis on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. CST in Minneapolis, MN. Minnesota, MN (PRWEB) December 8, 2008 -- A group of current NFL players will come forward to anno...

IDO2 an active enzyme to target in pancreatic cancer

(PHILADELPHIA) An enzyme that is overexpressed in pancreatic cancer cells may hold the key to successfully treating the disease with targeted immunotherapy, researchers from Thomas Jefferson University reported at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Southern Surgical Association. Previous data show...

Boomers Play an Active Role with Parent's Medication Decisions

According to a new survey from Caring.com, baby boomers caring for an aging parent are playing an active role when it comes to decisions about their parents' medications. San Mateo, Calif. (PRWEB) November 11, 2008 -- According to a new survey from Caring.com, baby boom...

iTech Fitness Taps Metzger for National Active Gaming Campaign

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- iTech Fitness has chosen integrated strategic communications firm Metzger Associates to help build the company's leadership position in active gaming, the rising new trend that combines exercise and fitness with electronic gaming technology. "From the ...

Virgin Active Says Leave the Cleavage to the Girls

Virgin Active has taken to the streets of Britain to highlight the risks of male obesity (PRWEB) October 23, 2008 -- Virgin Active is conducting 'moob' shopper demonstrations around the country to raise awareness of obesity and to encourage the British public to get in ...

The SCOOTER Store's Gift of a Power Wheelchair Allows Woman to Enjoy Active Life Once Again

Gift of Mobility Lets Nursing Home Resident Participate in Activities and Enjoy Day Trips COLUMBIA, S.C., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The arts and crafts table at the Heartland of Columbia Nursing Home just got a bit more crowded. Thanks to a free power wheelchair from The SCOOTER St...

The SCOOTER Store Donates Power Wheelchair, Giving New Parents Chance to Be an Active Family

Gift of Mobility Allows Local Man with Cerebral Palsy to Enjoy Time with Wife and New Son HARTWELL, Ga., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "It's a boy!" were the happy words marking the arrival of little Christopher Sokol. His proud parents, Gene and Tammy Sokol, were thrilled and excited a...

Children's calorie expenditure, heart rate increase during active video games

Children burn more than four times as many calories per minute playing an active video game than playing a seated game, and their heart rate is also significantly higher with the active game, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine , one of the...

Dartmouth research reveals passive learning imprints on the brain just like active learning

It's conventional wisdom that practice makes perfect. But if practicing only consists of watching, rather than doing, does that advance proficiency? Yes, according to a study by Dartmouth researchers. In a study titled "Sensitivity of the Action Observation Network to Physical and Observational...

Employers Take Active Role in Promoting Workplace Wellness

Major employers join with Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to promote workplace wellness programs and incentivize healthier behavior WASHINGTON, July 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Recognizing that chronic illness accounts for 75 percent of healthcare spending, many employers are taking a ...

Nestle Juicy Juice Kicks Off Summer Promoting Nutritious, Active Lifestyle Choices Among Latino Children, Families

From July to September, Copita Juicy Juice will encourage Hispanics to exercise and eat well GLENDALE, Calif., July 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestle(R) Juicy Juice(R) announced today the return of last year's successful junior soccer tournament, Copita Juicy Juice. This year, ...

Kids' Energy Expenditure High in Active Video Games

Studies Show Active Games Burn Up To Three Times as Many Calories as Hand-Held INDIANAPOLIS, May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Active video games, such as the Nintendo Wii, are quickly becoming the most coveted gaming systems on the market. Beyond entertainment value, these systems appear to...

PA Department of Health Urges Sexually Active Individuals in Delaware County to Get STD Tests

Delaware County Sees Sharp Rise in Gonorrhea Cases HARRISBURG, Pa., May 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Due to an 80-percent increase in the number of cases of Gonorrhea last year in Delaware County, the Pennsylvania Department of Health today urged sexually active individuals between the age...

Health Clubs Open Doors Free for 5th Annual Get Active America! Campaign, Taking a Stand on Prevention and Becoming Gateway to Healthy Living

BOSTON, May 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today the start of its 5th Annual Get Active America! campaign as health clubs nationwide become the "Gateway to Healthy Living" for tens of thousands of Americans seeking to t...

Eurosport Active World, Corp. Announces Reverse Merger Into Eagle International Holdings Group, Inc.

MIAMI, April 9, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Eurosport Active World, Corp. (Pink Sheets: EAWD) announced today that Eurosport Active World, Corp. and Eagle International Holdings Group, Inc. have completed a reverse merger transaction whereby Eurosport Active World, Corp., whose common stock trades on...

Preliminary Data From Pitt County Memorial Hospital Study Show Benefit of Active Surveillance on Reducing MRSA VAP Rates in Surgical ICU

GREENVILLE, N.C., April 6, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Pitt County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) today announced preliminary data suggesting a statistically significant reduction in the rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the surgical ...

Medical Marketing Veteran Signs on as Director of Strategy and New Business Development at Active Imagination

HOUSTON, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Considered by many in medical marketing to be one of the best in her field, Jessica Ferdinand has joined prominent Houston healthcare and sports marketing firm Active Imagination as its new Director of Strategy and Business Development. In her new role with ...

Dog Flu May Have Been Active as Early as 1999

Canine influenza affecting racing greyhounds closely related to horse virus, study says TUESDAY, March 25 (HealthDay News) -- Canine influenza was first identified in 2004, but it has been circulating in the racing greyhound population since at least 1999, a U.S. study reports. The...

Health Clubs Open Doors Free for 5th Annual Get Active America! Month and Become Gateway to Healthy Living

This May, health clubs across the country will become the "Gateway to Healthy Living" for tens of thousands of Americans seeking to transform their lives and take better care of themselves. BOSTON, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of the 5th Annual Get Active America! program, pa...

Children who have an active father figure have fewer psychological and behavioral problems

Active father figures have a key role to play in reducing behaviour problems in boys and psychological problems in young women, according to a review published in the February issue of Acta Paediatrica. Swedish researchers also found that regular positive contact reduces criminal behaviour amon...

Men who are continually active at work may have a decreased risk of prostate cancer

Men with jobs that require them to be physically active may be getting benefits beyond salary and health insurance - they may be at a decreased risk of developing prostate cancer, according to a study at UCLAs Jonsson Cancer Center. Researchers studied more than 2,100 men who worked at the Roc...

Research discovers new compounds active against tuberculosis and malaria

University of Navarra PhD in chemistry researcher, Esther Vicente, has discovered new compounds active for treating tuberculosis and malaria. Her thesis, defended at the Faculty of Sciences in her home city of Pamplona, the capital of Navarre, describes the synthesis and characterisation of 65 der...