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China facing epidemic of heart disease, stroke
Cardiovascular problems propelled by increases in high blood pressure and obesity For immediate release: August 15, 2016 Boston, MA – A 20-year rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD) in China appears to have been spurred largely by increases in…
Parents helping parents to fight obesity in preschoolers
Program in Boston-area Head Start centers to reach thousands August 9, 2016 -- When fast food joints are on every corner and fruits and vegetables are costly at the local market, how can parents make sure their children…
Solar-powered cycle paths, wheel-friendly escalators: Innovations to make biking easier and safer
July 7, 2016 -- Solar-powered bike paths that can melt snow and ice; pollution-eating vacuum towers near bicycle paths; bicycle parking stations with lockers, rest rooms, and showers; and bicycle wheels with rechargeable batteries that help propel riders up…
More exposure to vegetation linked with lower mortality rates in women
For immediate release: Thursday, April 14, 2016 Boston, MA ─ Women in the U.S. who live in homes surrounded by more vegetation appear to have significantly lower mortality rates than those who live in areas with less vegetation,…
‘Binge-watching’ TV not good for the waistline
Sitting glued to the TV for hours at a time – or “binge-watching” – appears to encourage overeating and obesity, according to Lilian Cheung, lecturer and director, health promotion and communication for the Department of Nutrition at Harvard…
Making Boston streets safer for bicyclists
More than painted bike lanes are needed to keep bicyclists safe on Boston’s busy streets, a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researcher said September 14, 2015 at a Boston City Council public hearing on how to…
A nutrition advocate seeks a better label
June 15, 2015 -- People concerned about the food they eat have been instructed to read the nutrition labels on the back of food products. Yet those labels can be intimidating and confusing. You want to make healthy choices,…
Poll: Three in four adults played sports when they were younger, but only one in four still play
Despite difficult odds, many parents hope their child will become a professional athlete For immediate release: June 15, 2015 Boston, MA – A new NPR/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health poll finds that although…
For a longer life, more exercise is better than less
What is the optimal amount of exercise needed to live a long life? It’s slightly more than you may think, but not as much as you might expect, according to two studies published April 6, 2015 in JAMA…
Muscle-building supplements linked to testicular cancer
Men who take muscle-building supplements may be at increased risk of testicular cancer, according to a new study, which included researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Those who used the supplements, such as pills and…