Lifestyle

13 articles.

The Health Effects of Flextime and Telecommuting

Posted on 2010-02-24 06:00:00 in Lifestyle |

Flexible working conditions promote physical and mental health among employees.

Savvy Shoppers Make Sound Food Purchases

Posted on 2010-02-23 06:00:00 in Diet | Lifestyle |

As compared to nutrition education, price discounts promote healthy food choices among grocery shoppers.

Couch Potatoes At Increased Risk for Premature Death

Posted on 2010-01-19 06:00:00 in Lifestyle | Longevity |

Every hour spent sedentary in front of the television per day brings with it an 11% greater risk of premature death from all causes, as well raises risks of death due to cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Factors in Skin Aging Revealed

Posted on 2009-12-29 06:00:00 in Lifestyle | Skin-Hair |

Study of twins uncovers environmental factors that influence skin photoaging.

Promote Walking to Encourage Healthy Habits

Posted on 2009-11-17 06:00:00 in Exercise | Lifestyle |

Simple steps in the community can promote walking among residents.

Home Environment A Strong Factor in Weight Management

Posted on 2009-11-09 06:00:00 in Lifestyle | Weight and Obesity |

New insights into what makes for successful, long-term weight control.

Lifestyle A Key Approach for Minimizing Risk of Diabetes

Posted on 2009-11-02 06:00:00 in Diabetes | Lifestyle |

Enjoying a healthy diet and engaging in a regular routine of physical activity may significantly slash a person’s risk of Type-2 diabetes.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is Affected by Age, Lifestyle

Posted on 2009-10-28 06:00:00 in Cardio-Vascular | Exercise | Lifestyle | Respiratory |

Ability of a person’s circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during physical activity declines throughout adulthood, accelerating after age 45 and more so in those who are physically inactive, obese, or smokers.

Neighborhood Environment Influences Diabetes Risk

Posted on 2009-10-14 08:14:14 in Diabetes | Health Disparities | Lifestyle |

Access to, and availability of, residential assets such as exercise opportunities and healthy dining options, help to prevent the onset of type-2 diabetes.

People Who Work After Retiring Enjoy Better Health

Posted on 2009-10-14 06:00:00 in Lifestyle | Longevity |

National study finds that those men and women who stay in their original occupational field fare best mentally.