Fitness Industry Research NewsNewsDiabetic Numbers RiseJun 27, 2008 11:16 AM WASHINGTON, DC -- More than 24 million people, or 8 percent of the U.S. population, have diabetes, according to new 2007 prevalence data estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The number represents an increase of more than 3 million diabetics in approximately two years. ... More Employers Offer Incentives for HealthJun 27, 2008 11:34 AM WASHINGTON, DC -- Major U.S. employers using incentives to promote employer-sponsored health and wellness programs rose from 62 percent to 71 percent between 2007 and 2008, according to a recent survey by the ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and IncentOne. ... DDR Offers Aerobic BenefitsFeb 7, 2008 11:40 AM SAN DIEGO -- A workout using Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) is comparable to many other aerobic activities and could result in significant weight loss if used regularly, according to research commissioned by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). ... ArticlesPhysical Fitness May Slow Brain Atrophy in People With Alzheimer’sJul 18, 2008 12:45 PM KANSAS CITY, KS -- A new study shows that exercise may help slow brain shrinkage in people with early Alzheimer’s disease. In the study, people with early Alzheimer’s who were less physically fit had four times more brain shrinkage than normal older adults.... Study Finds That Keeping a Food Diary Doubles Weight LossJul 8, 2008 3:26 PM PORTLAND, OR -- Something as simple as keeping a food diary can double a person's weight loss, according to a new study. ... 86Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM Eighty-six percent of Americans attempt to make changes to improve their overall health, according to a recent survey. However, only 46 percent of those... More Employers Offer Incentives for HealthJun 27, 2008 11:34 AM WASHINGTON, DC -- Major U.S. employers using incentives to promote employer-sponsored health and wellness programs rose from 62 percent to 71 percent between 2007 and 2008, according to a recent survey by the ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and IncentOne. ... Diabetic Numbers RiseJun 27, 2008 11:16 AM WASHINGTON, DC -- More than 24 million people, or 8 percent of the U.S. population, have diabetes, according to new 2007 prevalence data estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The number represents an increase of more than 3 million diabetics in approximately two years. ... Tennis on the Rise; Aerobics DeclinesJun 11, 2008 2:49 PM MOUNT PROSPECT, IL – Tennis participation is on the increase, but aerobics participation has declined, according to the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA).... Childhood Obesity Rate Levels OffJun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Pamela Kufahl Washington, Dc A recent finding by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that the childhood obesity rate leveled off isn't necessarily... More than $2 Million Awarded To Study Interactive GamesJun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Jennipher Shaver Princeton, Nj Twelve research teams in California, Florida, Indiana, Maine, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina, Vermont and Washington were awarded... Americans Lack Confidence to Administer CPR/AED, Survey SaysJun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Stuart Goldman Dallas In Correlation with the inaugural National CPR/AED Awareness Week, which took place June 1-7, the American Heart Association released a survey... Childhood Obesity Rate Levels OffMay 29, 2008 12:54 PM WASHINGTON, DC -- The childhood obesity rate is leveling off, according to researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but the rates are still high, with 16 percent of children classified as obese and 32 percent classified as overweight. ... |
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