Type2 Fitness Blog

More than half of the estimated 11 million
cancer survivors in the United States are aged 65 or older. There
are relatively few studies looking at older cancer survivors’
health behaviors, but evidence suggests that many older, long-term
cancer survivors have poor diet and exercise habits.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to consumers that they should avoid using body-building supplements that are marketed as containing steroids or steroid-like substances.

According to a new report, the rapid availability of new data about the risks associated with the use of drug-eluting stents to clear blocked arteries has led to an almost immediate decrease in their use.

The aging population is growing rapidly, and experts predict there could be a severe shortage of cardiothoracic surgeons over the next 15 years as these patients require more and more heart procedures.

The growing obesity epidemic is costing
Americans more than just their health. New studies estimate the
medical cost of obesity may reach 7 billion annually.

Researchers say the belief that milk causes or worsens mucus is a myth that dates back hundreds of years.

When researchers gave “sinful” snacks to obese and non-obese women, they found that those of a healthy weight wanted less over time, while obese women kept wanting more.

In a recent six-month study, depressed patients who entered a weight loss program not only lost eight percent of their body weight, but they also reported significant improvements in their depression symptoms.

Researchers say this finding may help explain why deadly plaque accumulates at certain places in the artery.

According to a new survey, people who are obese, or who suffer from chronic migraines or erectile dysfunction, may experience more emotional trauma than people diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.