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NTSP Charitable Fund Board announces 2011 recipients of patient care grant funding opportunities

The North Texas Specialty Physicians (NTSP) Charitable Fund Board is pleased to announce the 2011 recipients of its patient care grant funding opportunities. The recipient organizations chosen serve the community and fit within the Charitable Fund's mission of "Driving innovations in the coordination and integration of safe and effective patient care in the North Texas Region."

21 Mar 2011

Assisted Living Federation of America names winners of 2011 ALFA Best of the Best Awards

The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) today announced the winners of this year's ALFA Best of the Best Awards. These annual awards honor programs demonstrating innovation in the field of senior living and embracing the principles of choice, independence, dignity and quality of life for seniors. ALFA will recognize the winning programs at the ALFA 2011 Conference & Expo, April 5-7 in Orlando, Florida.

21 Mar 2011

Physical ill-health reduces life expectancy of people with severe mental illness

Physical ill-health is rife among the severely mentally ill in Britain, according to new research published today by the University of East Anglia (UEA).

21 Mar 2011

Ethnicity, depression, lack of exercise are major risk factors for chronic fatigue syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by unexplained and debilitating tiredness and is associated with headaches, disrupted sleep, muscle pain and difficulty in concentrating. New research published by BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine shows that ethnicity, depression, lack of exercise or social support, and social difficulties are major risk factors for CFS.

21 Mar 2011

Asthma an diabetes go hand in hand: Research

A new study has found that people with asthma may have a higher risk of developing diabetes and heart disease. The study looked at the relationship between asthma and four other inflammatory conditions.

21 Mar 2011

Journal of Clinical Lipidology publishes LipoScience LDL particle study results against CVD

LipoScience, Inc., a highly innovative diagnostic company that is advancing patient care by developing high value proprietary blood tests using nuclear magnetic resonance technology, today announced publication of a clinical study in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology demonstrating that in many people, low density lipoprotein cholesterol is a less accurate predictor of cardiovascular disease events than LDL particle number.

19 Mar 2011

Greenwich lecturer's book can serve as blueprint for next generation gymnastics

A University of Greenwich lecturer's book could be the blueprint to produce a generation of super gymnasts.

18 Mar 2011

Gardening can effectively increase life satisfaction, physical activity in older adults

Does gardening contribute to quality of life and increased wellness for older adults? Researchers from the Texas A&M and Texas State Universities asked these questions in a survey of people aged 50 and older. The survey revealed some compelling reasons for older adults to get themselves out in the garden.

18 Mar 2011

Mayo Clinic, St. Andrew's Lighthouse announce opening of Gabriel House of Care

Mayo Clinic and St. Andrew's Lighthouse, Inc. will today announce the official opening of Gabriel House of Care at a dedication ceremony on the clinic's Jacksonville campus.

18 Mar 2011

Behavior prediction may help people strengthen existing habits

If you ask people how much they plan to exercise, they'll exercise more-but only if that's a personal goal, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

18 Mar 2011

Exerting more self control leads to negative emotions

People who make an effort to exert self-control are attracted to aggressive art and public policy appeals, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. They also don't appreciate messages that nag them to control their behavior.

18 Mar 2011

Sodexo files civil lawsuit against SEIU to halt illegal campaign of extortion

Sodexo USA today filed a civil lawsuit against the Service Employees International Union and other defendants under the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, to stop the illegal campaign of extortion that the SEIU has been waging in the U.S. for over a year.

18 Mar 2011

Kentucky Governor signs license bill to practice diabetes education

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear signed a bill yesterday that requires a license to practice diabetes education, a move that the American Association of Diabetes Educators says will enhance consumer protection and increase professional recognition.

17 Mar 2011

Astellas to acquire all Maxygen's equity interests in Perseid for $76.0 million

Maxygen, Inc. today announced that Astellas Pharma Inc. has exercised its option to purchase all of Maxygen's equity interests in Perseid Therapeutics LLC at the current exercise price of $76.0 million.

17 Mar 2011

Poll: 93.3% Pennsylvania adults believe they are more responsible for their health

An overwhelming percentage of Pennsylvania adults say they are more responsible for their individual health than their doctor is; however, most fail to follow through on healthy living behaviors.

17 Mar 2011

Children and youth with IBD have 25% lower aerobic fitness levels

Children and adolescents growing up with inflammatory bowel disease are less fit than their peers, says a study by researchers at McMaster University and the McMaster Children's Hospital.

17 Mar 2011

Packaged beverages now have to list total calorie count, not just the calorie content per serving

Americans may like their drinks "sickeningly sweet" but a new labeling initiative may discourage us from pouring on the unnecessary calories, said Jessica Bartfield, MD, medical weight-loss specialist at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.

17 Mar 2011

Tai chi helps manage depression in older adults

The numbers are, well, depressing: More than 2 million people age 65 and older suffer from depression, including 50 percent of those living in nursing homes. The suicide rate among white men over 85 is the highest in the country - six times the national rate.

17 Mar 2011

Heart disease: The largest killer in Australia

According to a new federal government report, heart disease is the biggest killer in Australia, causing nearly 50,000 deaths a year.

16 Mar 2011

NIFA grants $3.7 million to Temple's CORE for childhood obesity research

Temple's Center for Obesity Research and Education recently received a five year, $3.7 million grant from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to fund a project aimed at preventing obesity among low-income pre-schoolers.

16 Mar 2011

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

NTSP Charitable Fund Board announces 2011 recipients of patient care grant funding opportunities

Assisted Living Federation of America names winners of 2011 ALFA Best of the Best Awards

Physical ill-health reduces life expectancy of people with severe mental illness

Ethnicity, depression, lack of exercise are major risk factors for chronic fatigue syndrome

Asthma an diabetes go hand in hand: Research

Journal of Clinical Lipidology publishes LipoScience LDL particle study results against CVD

Greenwich lecturer's book can serve as blueprint for next generation gymnastics

Gardening can effectively increase life satisfaction, physical activity in older adults

Mayo Clinic, St. Andrew's Lighthouse announce opening of Gabriel House of Care

Behavior prediction may help people strengthen existing habits

Exerting more self control leads to negative emotions

Sodexo files civil lawsuit against SEIU to halt illegal campaign of extortion

Kentucky Governor signs license bill to practice diabetes education

Astellas to acquire all Maxygen's equity interests in Perseid for $76.0 million

Poll: 93.3% Pennsylvania adults believe they are more responsible for their health

Children and youth with IBD have 25% lower aerobic fitness levels

Packaged beverages now have to list total calorie count, not just the calorie content per serving

Tai chi helps manage depression in older adults

Heart disease: The largest killer in Australia

NIFA grants $3.7 million to Temple's CORE for childhood obesity research

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