Strategy for Improving Health Care for Uninsured, Low-income, And Minorities in the US

A new set of strategies released by the Commonwealth Fund Commission on a High Performance Health System could dramatically improve how the U.S. health care system serves vulnerable populations—those in the U.S. who are uninsured, low-income, or...

Resistance Training While Regaining Weight Reduces Disease Risk Factors

Although obesity is a major risk factor for disease, much of the threat may be associated with the metabolic (or cardiometabolic) syndrome, a cluster of risk factors related to diabetes and heart disease. Losing weight can improve health and reduce...

Killer Stairs? Taking the Elevator Could be Worse for Your Body

For years, scientists have been proclaiming the benefits of exercise. Studies showing that regular exercise benefits human health have exploded in number, examining many health problems ranging from cancer and diabetes to arthritis and pre-mature death.

Community Heroes Honored for Contributions to CDC’s Steps Program

Seven community heroes were recently honored at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention′s (CDC) Steps Program′s Action Institute for their extraordinary contributions in improving the health and well-being of Americans in school, worksite,...

Whole Grain Diets Lower Risk of Chronic Disease

Diets with high amounts of whole grains may help achieve significant weight loss, and also reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a team of Penn State researchers at University Park and the College...