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30 May 2010
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“Fit but fat” not as common as you might think
In adults (aged 20-49 yrs), the prevalence of meeting a fit but fat definition were about 3 in 10, 2 in 10 and 1 in 10 for normal, overweight and obese adults, respectively. Raising aerobic fitness to a high level can help combat the extra health burden of obesity…Read more>>
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30 May 2010
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Misperception of overweight an ongoing problem
Not recognising their own overweight lowers the likelihood of adults improving their lifestyle and environment to better control their weight. In adults (aged 20+ yrs), about 1 in 3 men and 1 in 5 women misperceived overweight in either themselves or their children…Read more>>
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23 May 2010
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Chronic high blood glucose increases heart failure risk
In adults, chronically high blood glucose levels were linked to a 20-40% higher risk of heart failure, independent of other risk factors such as diabetes…Read more>>
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23 May 2010
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Moderate red meat intake is heart and metabolism safe
Eating a sensible red meat portion (100 gram serving per day) was not linked to higher heart disease or diabetes risk. But, even eating processed meat at half this portion size (50 gram serving per day) increased heart disease risk by 40% and diabetes risk by 20%…Read more>>
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16 May 2010
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Body fatness at young ages and breast cancer risk through life
Higher body fatness at young ages (5, 10 and 20 years) was linked to an increased risk of breast cancer throughout life, independent of other risk factors such as current body mass index…Read more>>
> Young girls and teens should be encouraged to engage in active play together with a healthy family and school eating environment.
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16 May 2010
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Muscle power and activity prevent frail bones in older men
It is important for older men (65+ years) to maintain good levels of physical activity (e.g. 30 minutes of moderate activity each day) and muscle strength (e.g. weight training exercises of the major muscle groups 2-3 times per week) in order to prevent frail bones…Read more>>
> A recent survey of Australian adults in regional areas shows that participation in gym-based resistance training was relatively low (7%) in the 55+ age group…Read more>>
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9 May 2010
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Daily fruit intake lowers future high blood pressure risk
In adults, eating at least 100g of fruit a day (e.g. 2 small pieces) can help lower the odds of future high blood pressure by about 60%, compared to those who ate less than 40g of fruit per day…Read more>>
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9 May 2010
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High resting heart rate linked to higher diabetes risk in women
The future risk of diabetes increased 60% for women with a resting heart rate (RHR) greater than 80 beats per min, compared with those with a RHR less than or equal to 68 beats per min. For women with high RHR and obesity the risk of diabetes increased 5-fold…Read more>>
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2 May 2010
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Obesity a heart disease risk even with normal blood pressure
An enlarged heart was 17 times more likely in obese adults with normal blood pressure, compared with adults who had normal weight and blood pressure…Read more>>
> Extreme degrees of enlargement may lead to heart failure.
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2 May 2010
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Education, income and later life disability
Education had a preventive effect for when disability starts. But it had little effect on the progress of disability in later life. Income had both a preventive and mediating effect on disability. But disability prevention effects are stronger for education…Read more>>
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