Posts Tagged ‘Longitudinal Study’

Decline in Fitness Accelerates After Age 45

27th October 2009 by admin 1 Comment

Men in Particular See Dip in Fitness Levels, but Exercise and Healthy Weight Can Help
Fitness levels decline with age and accelerate after age 45 in men and women, a new study says. But staying at a healthy weight and engaging in regular physical activity can help.
“The U.S. population is aging and is becoming more [...]

Pancreatic Cancer Deaths Higher for Blacks

3rd September 2009 by admin 1 Comment

Blacks have a significantly higher risk of dying from pancreatic cancer than whites, a new U.S. study has found.
Even after eliminating known pancreatic cancer risk factors, such as smoking and obesity, blacks still had a 42 percent higher risk of dying from the disease than their white counterparts, according to the Washington University-led study, which [...]