Archive for November, 2009

New Research Reveals Tai Chi Relieves Knee Osteoarthritis

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="Knee X-ray"][/caption] Individuals over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis (OA), that practice Tai Chi, improve their physical capability and encounter decreased pain, according to a new Tufts University School of Medicine study. Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that brings about a breakdown of ...

Fit After 45?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Fitness Fades Fast After 45 But healthy habits can stave off the inevitable declines, research finds By Amanda GardnerHealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) -- The declines in fitness that accompany growing old typically speed up after the age of 45, new research shows. But people can slow ...

Pregnant? Eat Your Veggies

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Veggies in Pregnancy Lowers Child's Diabetes Risk Type 1 less likely in kids whose moms favored these foods, study found  (HealthDay News) -- Children born to mothers who ate plenty of vegetables during pregnancy are less likely to have type 1 ...