May 30, 2011 — A new report has confirmed that red and processed meat increases the risk for colorectal cancer, and the evidence that foods containing fiber offer protection against the disease has become stronger. The report, released as part of the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) groundbreaking Continuous Update Project (CUP), … Continue reading Strong Evidence Links Meat to Higher Risk for Colon Cancer
Day: June 2, 2011
Resistance Training Improves Generalized Anxiety Disorder
June 2, 2011 (Denver, Colorado) — Resistance training reduces symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), compared with aerobic exercise or no exercise at all, according to research presented here at the American College of Sports Medicine 58th Annual Meeting. Patients with GAD tend to be physically inactive, although exercise training has been shown to reduce … Continue reading Resistance Training Improves Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Screening College Athletes May Help Prevent Incidents Of Sudden Cardiac Death
HealthDay (6/1, Dallas) reported that "screening college athletes for heart conditions before they participate in sports could help prevent incidents of sudden cardiac death, according to a new study" published in The American Journal of Medicine. In the study, "nearly one in four athletes tested either had a distinct heart abnormality or symptoms that required … Continue reading Screening College Athletes May Help Prevent Incidents Of Sudden Cardiac Death