Long term weight loss success shown by Trevose program
Rutgers and University of Pennsylvania researchers report the Trevose Behavior Modification Program helped 329 applicants in 1992 93, with 105 completing year one and 39 completing five years. Participants who stayed two years lost 19.3 percent and remained 17.3 percent lighter after five years, while heavier starters lost more weight. The program emphasizes gradual loss via nutrition, calorie counting, exercise, weekly weighings and support groups across 62 locations in NJ eastern PA and Florida.
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Trenton
N.J
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Florida
Rutgers University
University of Pennsylvania
International Journal of Obesity
Rena Wing
Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center
Brown University
Wing
Philadelphia
Trevose
Albert Stankard
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
David Zelitch
Pompano Beach
Fla
Mary Jackson
Jackson
Janet Latner
Rutgers
High cholesterol danger for younger men found in study
A JAMA analysis of 81,488 men aged 18 to 39 followed up to 34 years shows higher long term heart disease and death risks for those with cholesterol above 200 mg/dL. Led by Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, the work supports screening every five years starting at age 20, despite insurance and access gaps.
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Chicago
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Jeremiah Stamler
Northwestern University Medical School
Dallas
Grundy
Stamler
David A. Meyerson
Johns Hopkins
American Heart Association
Life expectancy climbs to a record 76.7 years nationwide
Government data show firearm deaths among children dropped 10 percent in 1998, down 35 percent from 1994. Life expectancy rose to 76.7 years as deaths from heart disease, cancer, stroke and several other causes declined. Disparities in death rates by race persist, with homicide and high blood pressure much higher among blacks than whites.
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Atlanta
CAP
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
National Center For Health Statistics
Health and Human Services
Donna F. Shalala
NCHS
Sherry Murphy
Clinton
Bea Witzleben
Patricia Gregory
National Rifle Association
Gregory
France
Germany
Japan
England
Governmnt
Brain exercise can slow aging mental decline, researchers say
Washington AP reports that mental and physical activity protects brain health. Education, early-life stimulation, and ongoing cognitive challenges reduce dementia risk, with studies showing active lifestyles lower Alzheimer’s likelihood and even help maintain brain power in old age.
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Washington
Amir Sons
Case Western Reserve University Medical School
Cleveland
Soas
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Kansas
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Manhattan
Washburn Medical Park Plaza
Washburn Topeka
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