News from the University of Michigan Health System en-us http://www.med.umich.edu/news Copyright 2009, The University of Michigan jesssoul@med.umich.edu (Jessica Soulliere) wkolcz@med.umich.edu (Wally Kolcz) Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:17:03 EST http://www.med.umich.edu/1images/2logo.gif http://www.med.umich.edu Despite mounting public health concerns about obesity and persistent social pressures dictating that slim is beautiful, young women in their '20s consistently exercise less than young men. http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=7277 http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=7277 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST Fitness and Nutrition Kids living in unsafe neighborhoods face barriers to getting exercise, which could lead to them becoming overweight, a new University of Michigan indicates. http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=7273 http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=7273 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST Children/Adolescent Health It's well-known that exercise can provide a variety of benefits for the heart and lungs.'nbsp;A scholarly review by U-M experts'nbsp;appearing'nbsp;in'nbsp;the July/August issue of Sports Health'nbsp;shows weight-bearing exercises like dancing, running and jumping rope boosts skeletal tissue and overall bone heath too.'nbsp;'nbsp; http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1181 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1181 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST All Experts at the'nbsp;University of Michigan Bone 'amp; Joint Injury Prevention 'amp; Rehabilitation Center reviewed research conducted in the last 50 years on the role of diet on skeletal tissue and overall bone health. They found that when it comes to nutrition, there's a solid game plan to head off'nbsp; conditions such as arthritis and joint pain. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1148 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1148 Mon, 11 May 2009 14:00:00 EST All Does your child have a harder than normal time resisting temptation? Whether it'rsquo;s with toys or food, that inability to wait can lead to weight gain as they reach their pre-teen years. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1101 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1101 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST Children/Adolescent Health Current research shows the worsening economy is causing many people to cut down on their prescription medications, postpone visits with their health-care providers and put off important routine health screenings and vaccinations.'nbsp;These actions may save money in the short run, but is it the best thing to do? http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=969 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=969 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EST Health Minute In a new study led by the University of Michigan Health System, women more than doubled their fruit and vegetable intakes and dramatically increased their consumption of 'ldquo;good'rdquo; fats when they were counseled by registered dietitians and provided with a list of guidelines on the amount of certain foods they should eat each day. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=944 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=944 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST Fitness and Nutrition New research suggests that genes that predispose people to obesity act in the brain and that perhaps some people are simply hardwired to overeat.
'nbsp; http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=6885 http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=6885 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Fitness and Nutrition Looking for a heart-warming story about a young mother who is now able to pick up her son after spinal surgery or a young woman who overcame cancer with the help of music therapy? How about ideas for healthy yet economical gifts? You'rsquo;ve come to the right place. Reporters, producers and editors, here is our holiday gift to you: Story ideas that relate to the holidays, and some evergreen ideas that can help you fill the newspaper or broadcast during the slow-news month ahead. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=873 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=873 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST Fitness and Nutrition From the U-M School of Public Health: Pregnant women who take high levels of daily calcium supplements show a marked reduction in lead levels in their blood, suggesting calcium could play a critical role in reducing fetal and infant exposure, according to a new study from the U-M School of Public Health. http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=6718 http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=6718 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:04:00 EST Women's Health