LifeWay Wellness: August FitStops

FitStops - Quick News from the Fitness World

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Obesity Counseling Should Focus on Neurobehavioral Processes

Mon, 12 Aug 2011 07:15:33 -0400

A new, proposed neurobehavioral model for obesity counseling is highlighted in an article in the August issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Read more here

Smoking Linked to Raised Risk of Irregular Heartbeat

Mon, 8 Aug 2011 12:18:20 -0400

A research study indicates that current & former smoking increases the risk of developing a heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation decreases quality of life and significantly increases the risk of stroke. Read more here

Smoking, Diabetes, Obesity May Shrink Your Brain

Fri, 5 Aug 2011 07:22:40 -0400

A new study published in the journal Neurology, suggests these risk factors in middle age may cause your brain to shrink, leading to mental declines up to a decade later. Read more here

Some exercise is better than none; more is better to reduce heart disease risk

Tues, 2 Aug 2011 07:43:30 -0400

Some exercise is better than none; more is better to reduce heart disease risk according to a quantitative review reported in Circulation, journal of the American Heart Association. Read more here