Search results for "Physical activity"
Prevention as a prescription for cancer
Lifestyle modification and integrative approaches as interventions for aging well are simple and straightforward, yet these changes can be difficult to implement and sustain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/prevention-as-a-prescription-for-cancer.htm
1 Sep 2018
Task Force recommends obesity screening in adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued a recommendation on screening for obesity in adults.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/26/2.htm
26 Jun 2012
New heart disease test, drugs for flu, weight management
This update covers a new test to predict risk of future coronary heart disease events, the first neuraminidase inhibitor for influenza, and a new GLP-1 agonist for obese people.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/fda.htm
1 Mar 2015
Exercise a fitting path to improved health
Some physicians tout successes in getting patients moving more by suggesting incremental changes in their activity levels, and also by highlighting the more immediately visible payoffs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/exercise-a-fitting-path-to-improved-health.htm
1 Apr 2021
New BP guideline seeks earlier intervention
Recategorized, lower thresholds might give physicians effective new weapons in the fight against hypertension, but some contend that it's premature to change clinical practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/new-bp-guideline-seeks-earlier-intervention.htm
1 Mar 2018
MKSAP Quiz: intermittent claudication
Symptoms aren't always effective in diagnosing early ovarian cancer, study finds
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/02/3.htm
2 Feb 2010
Guidelines issued for preventing first strokes
MKSAP Quiz: Type 2 diabetes management
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/2.htm
14 Dec 2010
AHA sets new criteria and goals for cardio health
ED's strong link to CVD doesn't add predictive value over Framingham
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/26/5.htm
26 Jan 2010
Guidance issued on educational, psychological interventions for ICD patients
The American Heart Association released a scientific statement on educational and psychological interventions for patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/6.htm
2 Oct 2012
Anxiety predicts heart disease decades into the future
Three sexual symptoms indicate hypogonadism in older men
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/22/4.htm
22 Jun 2010