Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Health news you can use

Four recent studies reporting on health issues ranging from weight loss to Alzheimer's.

While 30 minutes moderate exercise is adequate for good general health, women need 1 hour exercise 5-6 days per week to lose weight and maintain that weight loss. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7530345.stm

A new study has shown that Statin drugs may cut dementia risk. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7524816.stm

The most fit have less brain atrophy from Alzheimer's.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20080729/hl_hsn/mostfithavelessbrainatrophyfromalzheimers

Sweet fruit drinks found to lead to diabetes.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080728/hl_nm/diabetes_calories_dc;_ylt=AjVJOn_WAUSaFI3YOnWQUvi9j7AB

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