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Weight loss without exercise – really?

January 17, 2012 in Health
A newly discovered hormone could lead to a drug that can raise the body's energy conversion and minimise the risk of type 2 diabetes – without exercise.

Diet outweighs exercise in fighting child obesity

January 16, 2012 in Health
A lower intake of calories is more important than physical exercise when heavy children try to lose weight. Parents also have to be strongly involved.

Poor sleep linked to premature death

January 15, 2012 in Health
People with sleeping problems have poorer health and a shorter life expectancy. Research indicates that poor sleep is a problem to be taken seriously.

Use your bedroom for sleep and sex only

January 14, 2012 in Health
We have grown more prone to going to bed with technological sleep thieves. But use of mobile phones and PCs at bedtime links to poor sleeping habits.

Stress and exercise repair the brain after a stroke

January 13, 2012 in Health
New research reveals that a combination of stress and exercise can shorten the rehabilitation period after a stroke.

Parkinson’s treatment minus side effects

January 12, 2012 in Health
A new drug combination may be able to eliminate the negative side effects of medicine used for treating Parkinson’s disease.

The chocolate that won’t make you fat

January 11, 2012 in Health
By adding linseed and chilli to dark chocolate, researchers can raise your metabolism so you can eat chocolate without putting on weight.

How acidosis develops during exercise

January 10, 2012 in Health
Vigorous exercise causes lactic acid to accumulate in our muscles, making them acidotic. New research shows that several key organs play a surprising role in this process – even during moderate exercise.

The unknown right to refuse research

January 6, 2012 in Health
Is it okay for you that research is done on your biological material? In Norway patients have the option to refuse. But then they must get their names on a registry that can’t afford to inform the public of its existence.

Mental robustness wards off woes

January 5, 2012 in Health
Being mentally robust can help against illnesses and decrease absences from work.

Younger kids use most asthma medicine

January 3, 2012 in Health
A study of the use of asthma medicine shows that small children take the most while young adults take the least.

Diesel fumes can affect a foetus for generations

January 2, 2012 in Health
Diesel engine particles can make DNA mutate over generations, mouse trials show. Humans may also be affected.

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