ProHealth Weight Loss Research and News http://www.prohealth.com/weightloss/index.cfm All the latest ProHealth Articles en-us Copyright 2009 ProHealth, Inc. http://www.prohealth.com/feeds/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:22:06 EST ProHealth Weight Loss Research and News http://www.prohealth.com/public/img/navigation/phLogo.gif http://www.prohealth.com/weightloss/index.cfm http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14427 Does valerian improve sleepiness and symptom severity in people with restless legs syndrome? - Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Mar-Apr 2009 Yes, it significantly improves sleep quality & daytime alertness/quality of life for those with the worst symptoms; perhaps by helping disordered sleep architecture. http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14427 feeds@prohealth.com (Norma G Cuellar, DSN, RN, Sarah J Ratcliffe, PhD) Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:22:06 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14425 A Study to Evaluate the Feasibility of an Aerobic Exercise Program in Patients with Migraine Source: Headache, Apr 2009 Stationary cycle exertion carefully ramped up over 4 months increased maximum oxygen intake capacity, significantly reducing frequency, severity & med intake in month 4 http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14425 feeds@prohealth.com (Emma Varkey, et al.) Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:22:06 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14419 Fully three quarters of Americans lack the vitamin D needed for optimum health - a big change since the late '80s Increased intake of vitamin D (1,000 IU per day or more)... recommended to improve population health.<em><strong><br /> </strong></em> http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14419 feeds@prohealth.com (Archives of Internal Medicine) Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:22:06 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14417 Naltrexone Decreases Heavy Drinking Rates in Smoking Cessation Treatment: An Exploratory Study - Source: Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research, Mar 19, 2009 Drug appears to improve smoking quit rates best in heavy drinkers while reducing drinking rates as well. http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14417 feeds@prohealth.com (Andrea King, et al.) Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:22:06 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14416 Dietary calcium and magnesium intakes and the risk of type 2 diabetes: The Shanghai Women's Health Study Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Apr 2009 More calcium & magnesium in diet associated with 20-30% lower type 2 diabetes risk - Vanderbilt stats from tracking study of 64,000 women. http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14416 feeds@prohealth.com (Raquel Villegas, et al.) Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:22:06 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14406 Modafinil (Provigil) used for fatigue & cognitive dysfunction - may represent addiction risk, new research warns Modafinil has been widely prescribed recently to address fatigue and cognitive dysfunction in fibromyalgia and 'chronic fatigue syndrome' (ME/CFS). http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14406 feeds@prohealth.com (Journal of the American Medical Association) Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:22:06 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14390 A diet rich in calcium aids weight control, and is "important to ensure the success of any weight loss program" "Consuming sufficient calcium is important to ensuring the success of any weight loss program." http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14390 feeds@prohealth.com (x) Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:22:06 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14388 1 in 7 U.S. Teens is Vitamin D Deficient - But the Odds are Much Greater for Girls, African Americans Based on "shocking" data, researchers recommend routine vitamin D monitoring for teens. http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14388 feeds@prohealth.com (x) Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:22:06 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14385 Increasing Total Fiber Intake Reduces Risk of Weight and Fat Gains in Women Source: Journal of Nutrition, Mar 2009 Increasing dietary fiber significantly reduces the risk of gaining weight and fat in women, independent of physical activity, dietary fat intake, and other variables. http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14385 feeds@prohealth.com (Larry A Tucker, Kathryn S Thomas ) Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:22:06 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14378 National Council on Disability Issues Invitation for Public Comment - by mail, fax, e-mail, toll-free call line, personal testimony at DC meeting Mar 30-31 "We believe it is vital to hear from communities around the country on what works and what does not for people with disabilities." http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14378 feeds@prohealth.com (NCD Chair John R. Vaughn) Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:22:06 PDT