Fitness Industry Research Studies NewsNewsDiabetic Numbers RiseJun 27, 2008 11:16 AM WASHINGTON, DC -- More than 24 million people, or 8 percent of the U.S. population, has diabetes, according to new 2007 prevalence data estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The number represent an increase of more than 3 million diabetics in approximately two years.... More Employers Offer Incentives for HealthJun 27, 2008 11:34 AM WASHINGTON, DC -- Major U.S. employers using incentives to promote employer-sponsored health and wellness programs rose from 62 percent to 71 percent between 2007 and 2008, according to a recent survey by the ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and IncentOne. ... DDR Offers Aerobic BenefitsFeb 7, 2008 11:40 AM SAN DIEGO -- A workout using Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) is comparable to many other aerobic activities and could result in significant weight loss if used regularly, according to research commissioned by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). ... ArticlesMore Employers Offer Incentives for HealthJun 27, 2008 11:34 AM WASHINGTON, DC -- Major U.S. employers using incentives to promote employer-sponsored health and wellness programs rose from 62 percent to 71 percent between 2007 and 2008, according to a recent survey by the ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and IncentOne. ... Diabetic Numbers RiseJun 27, 2008 11:16 AM WASHINGTON, DC -- More than 24 million people, or 8 percent of the U.S. population, has diabetes, according to new 2007 prevalence data estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The number represent an increase of more than 3 million diabetics in approximately two years.... Tennis on the Rise; Aerobics DeclinesJun 11, 2008 2:49 PM MOUNT PROSPECT, IL – Tennis participation is on the increase, but aerobics participation has declined, according to the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA).... Childhood Obesity Rate Levels OffJun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Pamela Kufahl Washington, Dc A recent finding by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that the childhood obesity rate leveled off isn't necessarily... More than $2 Million Awarded To Study Interactive GamesJun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Jennipher Shaver Princeton, Nj Twelve research teams in California, Florida, Indiana, Maine, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina, Vermont and Washington were awarded... Americans Lack Confidence to Administer CPR/AED, Survey SaysJun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Stuart Goldman Dallas In Correlation with the inaugural National CPR/AED Awareness Week, which took place June 1-7, the American Heart Association released a survey... Childhood Obesity Rate Levels OffMay 29, 2008 12:54 PM WASHINGTON, DC -- The childhood obesity rate is leveling off, according to researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but the rates are still high, with 16 percent of children classified as obese and 32 percent classified as overweight. ... Active Games Burn Up to Three Times the Calories of Hand-Held GamesMay 29, 2008 12:20 PM INDIANAPOLIS -- Three recent studies show that playing active video games burns more calories than playing sedentary hand-held games. The studies were presented this week at the 55th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Indianapolis.... Study Shows Fit People Have Higher Levels of Circulating CellsApr 21, 2008 11:46 AM ATLANTA -- Fit healthy people tend to have higher numbers of circulating cells that regenerate blood vessels, a new study shows. ... 89%Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM People who are 40 years or older and are at a normal weight but carry an excess of fat around their abdominal area are 89 percent more likely to have... |
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