Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation http://www.pbrf.org News from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center eg Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:22:38 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss jennifer.looney@pbrf.org jennifer.looney@pbrf.org Health Research 1440 RSSeditor v0.9.54 (http://www.rss-info.com) A sedentary lifestyle can harm you, even if you exercise http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/health-well-being/stories/a-sedentary-lifestyle-can-harm-you-even-if-you-exercise Mother Nature Network Research shows that if a person sits all day, exercise has little influence in combating heart disease.  A sedentary lifestyle is defined by an excessive amount of daily sitting. Be it to watch television, work the computer, or even read, its negative health influences include increased anxiety, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and more. ]]> How to Prevent The Health Risks of Desk Jobs Using A TrekDesk http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2010/10/27/prwebprweb4713974.DTL The San Francisco Chronicle Athletes, gym rats, couch potatoes and office workers share something in common. They all suffer the same health risks if they are sedentary too much of the day according to research which is re-writing the guidelines and recommendations for physical fitness. The Surgeon General guidelines which were recently boosted from 30 minutes to 60 minutes of daily exercise have been called into question by studies showing that continual daily movement is truly the key to optimum health.
]]> Blueberries may help defeat diabetes http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20101023/LIVING/10230317/1004 Shreveport Times Standing Question: Could Sitting Too Long At Work Be Dangerous? http://abcnews.go.com/WN/sitting-long-work-pose-health-danger/story?id=11926874 ABC News Standing up is the new sitting down at your job http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2010/10/18/DI2010101802716.html?waporef=obinsite The Washington Post surprising new research showing higher rates of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and even mortality among people who sit for long stretches.]]> Those with a desk job, please stand up http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/16/AR2010101602903.html Washington Post Physical Exercises Must To Remain Healthy http://topnews.us/content/227583-physical-exercises-must-remain-healthy TopNews At the Obesity society meeting in San Diego many studies has been presented for being getting physically active. Aerobics when followed with strength enhancing exercises becomes the most effective technique.

]]> 'Biggest Loser' workouts drop fat without losing muscle mass http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/fitness/exercise/2010-10-13-biggestloser13_ST_N.htm USA Today The Biggest Loser help contestants lose large amounts of body fat while preserving their muscle mass, a new study shows.]]> High-Calorie Splurging Won't Ruin Your Diet http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20101011/high-calorie-splurging-wont-ruin-your-diet WebMD Pennington Biomedical Research Center to Hold Forum on Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease http://www.pbrf.org/pressreleases/20101011_IDRPConference.html Pennington Biomedical Research Center