Online Programs Improve Fruit and Vegetable Consumption - 2/5/2010
Online programs that provide information and tips about fruits and vegetables may be the key to getting more Americans to eat healthier, say researchers at Henry Ford Hospital.

Study Suggests Healthy Adults May Need Less Sleep as They Age - 2/1/2010
A study in the Feb. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP suggests that healthy older adults without sleep disorders can expect to have a reduced sleep need and to be less sleepy during the day than healthy young adults.

Vitamin D Supplements Could Fight Crohn's Disease - 1/28/2010
A new study has found vitamin D, readily available in supplements or cod liver oil, can counter the effects of Crohn's disease.

Ginkgo Herbal Medicines May Increase Seizures in People with Epilepsy - 1/28/2010
Restrictions should be placed on the use of ginkgo biloba—a top-selling herbal remedy—because of growing scientific evidence that ginkgo may increase the risk of seizures in people with epilepsy and could reduce the effectiveness of anti-seizure drugs, a new report concludes.

Physical Activity Associated with Healthier Aging - 1/27/2010
Physical activity appears to be associated with a reduced risk or slower progression of several age-related conditions as well as improvements in overall health in older age, according to a commentary and four articles published in the Jan. 25 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine

Low-Carb Diet Effective at Lowering Blood Pressure - 1/26/2010
In a head-to-head comparison, two popular weight loss methods proved equally effective at helping participants lose significant amounts of weight. But in a surprising twist, a low-carbohydrate diet proved better at lowering blood pressure than the weight-loss drug orlistat, according to researchers at Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Duke University Medical Center.

Green Tea Extract Shows Promise for Treatment of Uterine Fibroids - 1/25/2010
Researchers at Meharry Medical College will soon begin human trials which could lead to new treatments for millions of women suffering from fibroid tumors

High Vitamin D Levels Linked to Lower Risk of Colon Cancer - 1/22/2010
High blood levels of vitamin D are associated with a lower risk of colon cancer, finds a large European study published on bmj.com. The risk was cut by as much as 40 percent in people with the highest levels compared with those in the lowest.

First Evidence that Blueberry Juice Improves Memory in Older Adults - 1/21/2010
Scientists are reporting the first evidence from human research that blueberries—one of the richest sources of healthful antioxidants and other so-called phytochemicals—improve memory.

Thyme Oil Can Inhibit COX2 and Suppress Inflammation - 1/19/2010
For those who do not drink, researchers have found that six essential oils—thyme, clove, rose, eucalyptus, fennel and bergamot—can suppress the inflammatory COX-2 enzyme in a manner similar to resveratrol, the chemical linked with the health benefits of red wine.

The California Spa Association Launches Website to Unite Spa Professionals Throughout the State of California - 2/3/2010
The California Spa Association (CSA) announces the launch of a new website to organize all spa professionals across the state of California. With this launch, the CSA plans to create the largest statewide spa association dedicated to the enhancement of the California spa experience and development of spa professionals.

Human Touch® Introduces New CirQlation™ Elite Foot & Calf Massager Providing Ultimate Targeted Relief for Tired Feet and Calves - 2/2/2010
Featuring Human Touch’s proprietary Figure-Eight™ Technology, the CirQlation™ Elite delivers the latest in three-dimensional, robotic foot and calf massage with soothing vibration, ensuring a superior kneading massage that improves blood circulation to relieve sore, tired muscles.

Human Touch® Unveils HT-Connect™, the First Personalized Wellness Solution that Wirelessly Connects Human Touch Robotic Massage Chairs to A Wealth Of Massage Programs, Expertise and User-Friendly Applications - 2/2/2010
HT-Connect™ for iPhone and iPod touch, designed to let users personalize the robotic massage chair to their individual wellness needs.

Human Touch® Unveils HT-Connect™ - 2/2/2010
Human Touch®, the U.S. market leader of innovative massage chairs, Perfect Chair® Recliners, and other wellness solutions, unveiled its revolutionary application, HT-Connect™ for iPhone and iPod touch, designed to let users personalize the robotic massage chair to their individual wellness needs.

Healing Arts for Haiti Event Set for February 12 at the Grand Hyatt at Grand Central Station - 2/1/2010
Bringing its own version of love with a holistic twist, Healing Arts For Haiti will provide a “message in the massage” on Feb. 12 from noon to 8 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, 42nd Street, New York. This one-of-a-kind event will support the ongoing efforts to benefit the people of Haiti who have been devastated by earthquakes and subsequent tremors.

ChiRunning: The Closest Thing to Barefoot Running Without Ditching your Shoes - 2/1/2010
ChiRunning, a natural, injury-free alternative to barefoot running, has a significant following and community of runners who have heeded founder Danny Dreyer’s advice and re-learned to run as they did as children.

Independent Design Solutions Develops New Inclinometer for Range of Motion Measurement in Physiotherapy - 1/29/2010
Independent Design Solutions is producing a newly designed inclinometer for measuring range of motion in patients undergoing various forms of physiotherapy, rehabilitation, clinical massage therapy and chiropractic therapy. An inclinometer is a device for measuring relative angle as measured by degrees. A primary use for the device is in documenting range of extension, flexion and rotation of patient’s cervical spine.

Alliance Launches 2010 Membership Drive and Opens Conference Registration - 1/29/2010
The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education, an independent non-profit organization for massage schools and educators, has begun its 2010 General Membership Drive. Registration for the Alliance’s First Annual Conference on June 3-5, 2010 in Park City, Utah has also been opened.

Motionwise Releases 'Essential Stretching' Book - 1/29/2010
For heath-care professionals, years of repetitive motion can cause muscles and joints to lose their ability to perform properly due to aches and pains, which ultimately can affect their ability to earn an income.

Sublime Launches Mats That Offer a Solution to Foot And Back Pain - 1/29/2010
Has cooking become a drag from standing on a hard floor? Knees aching from kneeling on tile to bathe your toddler? Thinking of throwing in the towel because of pain from standing to fold clothes? Sublime comes to the rescue with its new Anti-Fatigue Comfort Mats.