Rising Obesity Rates Might Mean More Rheumatoid Arthritis

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• Rising Obesity Rates Might Mean More Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Attitude May Be Key to Overweight Girls’ Risk of Depression
• Today’s Kids May Be Destined for Adult Heart Disease
• Health Tip: Make TV Time Exercise Time

Rising Obesity Rates Might Mean More Rheumatoid Arthritis Posted: 05 May 2012 12:02 AM PDT Researchers suggest weight gain precedes the painful condition By Ellin Holohan FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests that severe weight gain might raise the risk for rheumatoid arthritis — a painful, chronic ailment — especially among obese women. The epidemiological research indicated that about half of the increase in rheumatoid arthritis... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Attitude May Be Key to Overweight Girls’ Risk of Depression Posted: 04 May 2012 11:42 PM PDT Unhappiness, unhealthy dieting less likely when girls were OK with their size, researchers found FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) — Overweight teen girls who are happy with their size and shape have higher levels of self-esteem, are less likely to be depressed and are less prone to unhealthy behaviors than those who don’t like their... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Today’s Kids May Be Destined for Adult Heart Disease Posted: 04 May 2012 11:34 PM PDT Solution lies in instilling healthy habits, not adding medication, experts say By Serena Gordon FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) — No longer an adults-only issue, heart health has become increasingly problematic for American children. An array of factors has been deemed key to a healthy heart by the American Heart Association, including maintaining a healthy... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Health Tip: Make TV Time Exercise Time Posted: 04 May 2012 11:22 PM PDT Walk around during commercials (HealthDay News) — You don’t have to give up television watching just to lead a more active lifestyle. The American Council on Exercise suggests these ways to exercise while you’re watching TV: Don’t use your remote. Instead, get up off the couch to change the channel. During commercial breaks, walk up... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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