Michelle Obama stresses small changes to diet, exercise routine to improve fitness, health

September 30th, 2009 Health care issues: Preventive measuresA look at key issues in the health care debate: THE ISSUE: Can preventive health measures not only improve the well-being of Americans, but also reduce the cost of health care? THE POLITICS: President Barack Obama wants insurance companies to cover routine checkups and screening tests such as mammograms and colonoscopies. "That makes sense, it saves lives, and it will also save money over the long run," he often says.

September 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Teenagers' social class determines their attitudes to diet and weight, according to new research This is the first study to show how everyday practices and perceptions of different social classes contribute to variation in the diet, weight, and health of teenagers. "It is evident that children are moulded according to their parents' expectations about behaviour," said Dr.

September 17th, 2009 First lady speaks and shops at farmers marketWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama bought cheese, fingerling potatoes, eggs, black kale and other items Thursday at the launch of a new farmers market blocks from the White House. Before shopping, Mrs.

September 9th, 2009 Sen. Kennedy widow to sit with first lady tonightWASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Kennedy's widow will sit with first lady Michelle Obama tonight when the president delivers his health care speech.

August 19th, 2009 Michelle Obama's thigh tight short shorts are criticized, but are they really short and that tight? A couple of months back, Michelle Obama caused quite a sensation while she was seen walking the families dog, Bo, on the White House lawn wearing shorts. Is there is any constitutional restriction or dress code for the first lady? or does it looks really odd ? (see photos above and below) Some people think that every body wears shorts in hot seasons and she is also human and she looks quite comfortable wearing shorts and looks great.

August 10th, 2009 Survey says Glasgow is UK's laziest cityGLASGOW, Scotland, —Not tonight, dear. A report meant to highlight the health concerns prompted by rising obesity levels has found that almost three-quarters of the people it surveyed in Britain — 73 percent — said they regularly had too little energy at the end of the day for passion with their partners.

July 23rd, 2009 Michelle Obama, daughters tour Va.'s Luray CavernsWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha did a little sightseeing when they toured Luray Caverns, a popular tourist attraction in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. The grounds of the caverns feature caves with such geological formations as stalactites and stalagmites.

July 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A 'heart healthy' diet and taking moderate exercise can protect against cognitive decline, according to two new studies. Researchers at Utah State University in the US found that over-65s on a diet full of green leafy vegetables, oily fish and the odd glass of red wine scored higher in mental tests.

June 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has shown that a powerful antioxidant commonly found in the skin of red apples, red onions, berries and grapes could increase endurance capacity without regular exercise training. Researchers from University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health have revealed that fatigue-fighting and health properties of quercetin would have significant implications not only for athletes but also for average adults who battle fatigue and stress daily.

April 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Adding some walnuts to an otherwise healthy diet may help older people improve memory and behavioural skills, according to an animal model study. Walnuts contain polyphenols and other anti-oxidants and essential fatty acids.

April 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama's mother, Marian Robinson, will feature with her in the May issue of Essence magazine.

March 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Georgia Institute of Technology students have crafted a device that allows individuals to constantly compute the calories they burn - even as they sleep. 'It's a completely converged device,' said Garrett Langley, 21, a senior at the Georgia School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) who spearheaded the project.

March 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A team of students at the Georgia Institute of Technology has designed a device that allows individuals to constantly compute the amount of calories they burn - even while sleeping. The device, dubbed HappyHR, is a personal monitor that allows users to measure and compare day-to-day physical and caloric activity.

January 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Weight-loss programmes cut down urinary incontinence among overweight or obese women, according to the latest research. Volunteers in the Programme to Reduce Incontinence by Diet and Exercise (PRIDE) experienced significant weight loss and reduction in the frequency of their incontinence episodes.

December 24th, 2008 WASHINGTON - Barack Obama is maintaining a rigorous fitness routine involving one-and-a-half hours a day in the gym as he prepares to take over as US president, the Washington Post reported Thursday. The 47-year-old, who assumes office on Jan 20, uses the gym time for lone reflection as well as physical fitness, the paper quoted close Chicago associate Marty Nesbitt as saying.