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Less Is More With Exercise, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29 -- Thirty minutes of daily exercise achieves the same amount of weight loss as 60 minutes, according to a small new study.The research included 60 heavy but healthy Danish men who exercised for either 30 or 60 minutes a day... read more..

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Another One Bites The Dust: Angela Braly Resigns As CEO Of WellPoint

WellPoint Chairman and CEO Angela Braly resigned yesterday amid increased investor concern over the health insurer’s performance. She was tapped as chief of the $61-billion (sales) company, the second largest health insurer in the U.S., in 2007. Braly was recently named No. 24 on the FORBES list of the world’s most powerful women and is one of many prominent businesswomen who have stepped down or been pushed out of their companies in the last year. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News) read more..

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Four Eating Habits May Help Older Women Maintain Weight Loss

TUESDAY, Aug. 28 -- Older women who want to keep off weight -- no small feat for many after menopause -- might consider four specific eating behaviors, according to new research."Losing weight and maintaining a weight loss is incredibly... read more..

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New Emotional Link to Eating

Women with abnormal eating behaviors misinterpreted facial expressions in others, especially anger and fear. (Source: WSJ.com: Health) read more..

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Palmer Physical Therapy moves further east to Remington Place

Palmer Physical Therapy for Women is now in a new space, and with that comes aspirations of growth.Owner Pam Palmer says moving her clinic to a 3,300-square-foot suite in Remington Place Executive Park at 10333 E. 21st St., near Greenwich Road, gives it room to grow. Palmer says that now the move is complete she can focus on adding two more physical therapists. The new space, Palmer says, also has more parking.Palmer Physical Therapy had been in a 2,500-square-foot space next to Cambridge Family… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines) read more..

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Race Might Play Role in Success of Weight-Loss Surgery

WEDNESDAY, June 20 -- Black women without diabetes lost about 10 percent less weight than white women after having a weight-loss procedure called gastric bypass surgery, but having diabetes helped increase their weight loss, a new study finds.For... read more..

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'Sling' Implant May Cut Risk of Incontinence After Prolapse Surgery

WEDNESDAY, June 20 -- Women who have surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse can reduce their risk of incontinence afterward by having a second procedure done simultaneously where surgeons implant a "sling" to support the urethra, new research... read more..

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DR Secret Gives Hope to Women with Skin Pigmentation Woes

DR Secret Store expands on distribution of dermatologist grade skin lightening products in United States and Australia via online store after success in Southeast Asia.(PRWeb June 18, 2012)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/6/prweb9605141.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals) read more..

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Health Tip: Keep Off the Weight You've Lost

-- Maintaining weight loss can be more difficult than losing it in the first place.The American Council on Exercise suggests how to help maintain weight loss:Weigh yourself every week.Move as much as possible, walking frequently, watching less... read more..

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Managing Osteoporosis: Has Clinical Science Adequately Translated into Daily Treatment?

Managing Osteoporosis: Has Clinical Science Adequately Translated into Daily Treatment?
Women and men are not receiving effecti...
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Sitting at Work Increases Your Chance of Dying

If you sit all day at work, you may want to pay attention to recent research which demonstrates that prolonged sitting at work raises the risk of dying from cardiac and metabolic diseases, as well as the risk of dying from all causes, even if you work out or exercise. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News) read more..

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Lifestyle Changes Help Type 2 Diabetics Keep Moving

WEDNESDAY, March 28 -- Weight loss and regular exercise help prevent disability in obese people with type 2 diabetes, according to new research.After four years, 21 percent of people enrolled in a lifestyle-intervention program focusing on diet... read more..

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