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FitBits
July 31, 2005
Exercise
ETC's Review of
Exercise Related Research
Compiled by
Jeannie Patton, MS, CSCS
Obesity Linked to
Increased Risk for Dementia
Obesity has been shown to be a health risk for many diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer, but dementia? The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between obesity in middle age and risk of dementia later in life.
Data from the Kaiser Permanente Medical Group were used for this analysis. The participants were 10,276 men and women who underwent detailed health evaluations from 1964 to 1973 when they were aged 40-45 and who were still members of the health plan in 1994. The study evaluated the number of cases of dementia from January 1994 to April 2003. All data were adjusted for age, sex, race, education, smoking, alcohol use, marital status, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, stroke, and heart disease.
The results were compelling: Dementia was diagnosed in 713 of the participants. Compared to participants whose weight was “normal in middle age (BMI of 18 – 24) those who were obese (BMI of 30 or more) had a 74% increased risk of dementia. Those who were overweight in middle age (BMI of 25 – 29) had a 35% greater risk of dementia compared with those of normal weight. These results were consistent when evaluation was done using skin fold measurements.
The results of this study indicate that obesity in middle age is an independent risk factor for increased risk of future dementia. Fitness Professionals should continue to encourage their clients to reduce body fat through diet and exercise in order to reduce the risk of dementia.
Whitmer, Rachel A. Obesity in middle age and future risk of dementia: a 27 year longitudinal population based study. British Medical Journal. 2005 June 11;330:1360.
Coffee
Consumption Linked to
Decreased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
There have
been several epidemiological studies that suggested an association
between higher coffee consumption and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
The purpose of this review was to examine the association between
habitual coffee consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes.
The review consisted of a search in MEDLINE through January 2005
and examined the reference lists of studies that focused on habitual coffee
consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes. Nine studies involving
192,473 participants met the criteria and were included in the review.
Studies of Type 1 diabetes, animal studies, and studies of short-term
exposure to coffee or caffeine were not included in the
review.
The relative
risk of type 2 diabetes was lowest in those who had the highest
coffee consumption (6 to 7 cups per day) compared to those in
the lowest consumption group (0 to 2 cups per day. The association
did not differ substantially by gender, obesity, or region (United
States and Europe). The results are consistent with cross-sectional studies
conducted in northern Europe, southern Europe, and Japan. Higher
coffee consumption was consistently associated with a lower prevalence
of newly detected hyperglycemia, particularly post-prandial (following
a meal) hyperglycemia.
The results of this review suggest that habitual coffee consumption
is associated with a substantially lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
More long-term studies may be necessary to determine the mechanism
for reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes in habitual coffee drinkers.
Van Dam, Rob. M & HU, Frank, B. Coffee Consumption and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes. JAMA. 2005; 294:97-104.
Atkins
Nutritionals
Files for Bankruptcy
Another indication of the demise of the low-carb diet craze came this month when Atkins Nutritionals, Inc, the company started by the late Dr Robert C. Atkins filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company, which sells a variety of low carbohydrate food items has been hurt by the waning popularity of low carb diets. The low carb diet craze reached its peak in February of 2004 when almost 10% of Americans were on a low carb diet. By November of 2004, only about 3.5% of American adults were on this diet.
As
reported by MSN Money, August 1, 2005.
Special Book Sale:
Creative Play Activities
for Children with Disabilities
If you have ever searched for appropriate exercise and play activities for disabled children, this book is the answer to a prayer. This well illustrated soft-cover book has over 250 games and activities for children from infancy through age 8.
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The
End is Near!
Will You Have All Your
CEs By December 31?
If you are certified by one of the many groups whose renewal cycle ends on December 31, 2005 the time to start planning is now!
Exercise ETC is offering over 3 dozen CE programs around the country between now and December 31, and we’re sure to have a location near you! For details, visit: www.exerciseetc.com
Here is
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Post-Rehab Training Charlotte |
Fitness Conferences Atlanta |
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