This updated Cochrane review supports the conclusions of the previous version 
of this review that, compared with no exercise control, exercise-based rehabilitation does not increase or decrease the risk of all-cause mortality in the short term (up to 12-months' follow-up) but reduces the risk of hospital admissions and confers important improvements in health-related quality of life. This update provides further evidence that exercise training may reduce mortality in the longer term and that the benefits of exercise training on appear to be consistent across participant characteristics including age, gender and Heart Failure severity.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24771460

The film Fed Up explains how, since the U.S. government issued its first dietary guidelines 30 years ago, the rate of obesity has skyrocketed. Generations of kids will live shorter lives than their parents.
FED UP - Official Trailer

Region of Waterloo Public Health is hosting another Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients (STOP) study on Thursday May 29th, 2014 in Kitchener from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The STOP study is a research study.  Interested smokers must call Region of Waterloo Public Health at (519) 575-4400 ext. 13039 to be screened over the phone to find out if they are eligible to attend the workshop.  If a smoker is eligible they will be provided with workshop location details. The STOP study is conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in partnership with Region of Waterloo Public Health.  Funding is provided by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care as part of the Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy.  For more information about the STOP study go tohttps://www.nicotinedependenceclinic.com/English/stop/Pages/Home.aspx or call (416)-535-8501 ext. 4455.
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Refinement of current electrocardiogram screening criteria has the potential to significantly reduce the burden of false-positive ECGs in elite athletes, particularly black athletes.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24619464?dopt=Abstract&otool=icamculib

High-energy extracorporeal shock-wave therapy is effective for improving pain and shoulder function in chronic calcific shoulder tendinitis and can result in complete resolution of calcifications. This therapy may be underutilized for a condition that can be difficult to manage. 
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24733195?dopt=Abstract&otool=icamculib

Land-based therapeutic exercise programmes can reduce pain and improve physical function among people with symptomatic hip Osteoarthritis.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24756895?dopt=Abstract&otool=icamculib

Gardening is a great way to stay active and have fun in the sun. But many Canadians sustain injuries that can be easily prevented with a little know-how.
https://www.chiropractic.on.ca/get-set-to-garden-your-back-health?utm_source=Members&utm_campaign=1511b8c034-Tuesday-Bulletin&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_2bfdce25c0-1511b8c034-26535701

Hand exercises were well tolerated and significantly improved activity performance, grip strength, pain and fatigue in women with Hand Osteoarthritis. 
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24667900?dopt=Abstract&otool=icamculib

Here is a link to the Ontario Chiropractic Association's Your Back Health website. Find out your back health score and enter for a chance to win weekly prizes. 
http://www.getbackto.ca/?utm_source=Members&utm_campaign=663946f446-2013_10_29_Tuesday_Member_Bulletin&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_2bfdce25c0-663946f446-26535701#/ …

Patients with pituitary macroadenomas may be asymptomatic or may present with complaints due to hormonal imbalance or mass effects.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/123223-clinical