New Study Show A Rise in Childhood Eating Disorders

Nutritionists often write about the obesity epidemic and how it is affecting children. An August 1 article on Yahoo! Health, “Anorexia Affecting Young Children in UK: Statistics,” was particularly disturbing, with statistics on the rate of reported cases of anorexia or bulimia for children 5 to 15 years old in the UK.

New York, NY, August 26, 2011 -- Nutritionists often write about the obesity epidemic and how it is affecting children. An August 1 article on Yahoo! Health, “Anorexia Affecting Young Children in UK: Statistics,” was particularly disturbing, with statistics on the rate of reported cases of anorexia or bulimia for children 5 to 15 years old in the UK. Over the past three years, nearly 2,100 cases of these ailments were treated: 98 cases involving patients 5 to 7 years old, 99 cases involving 8- or 9-year-olds, almost 400 involving children ages 10 to 12, and more than 1,500 involving 13- to 15-year-olds.

The UK is not alone in facing this problem, and it’s very likely that the US has the problem on a comparable scale. In fact, the article pointed out that the actual numbers of cases are most likely higher than the study reported. Parents are faced with growing extremes of both dangerously overweight and underweight children.

We need to encourage our children to embrace their individuality and teach them the proper way to feed and exercise their bodies, minds and spirits,” say Dian Griesel, Ph.D., and Tom Griesel, co-authors of the amazing rapid fat loss book TurboCharged: Accelerate Your Fat Burning Metabolism, Get Lean Fast and Leave Diet and Exercise Rules in the Dust (April 2011, BSH). “We need to set the example. This is the road to a healthy self-esteem and confidence in all endeavors.”

In TurboCharged, the Griesels encourage both men and women of all ages to accept and work with their natural body structure. The 8-step program outlined in the book provides a roadmap to optimal health by feeding and exercising our bodies in the most natural and beneficial way. The authors honor the uniqueness of each individual, which makes us all human yet different enough to make the world a very interesting place. They focus on ideal body composition, which is neither thin nor fat. Rather, it is lean and muscular, toned and vibrant, healthy and energetic.

Read more about this on the TurboCharged blog.

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Rising Compliance Requirements Driving Data and Recovery Solutions Market

A recently released report by Technavio reveals that the Global Data Protection and Recovery Solutions market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10 percent.

London, UK, August 26, 2011 -- A recently released report by Technavio, specialists in emerging technologies market research, reveals that the Global Data Protection and Recovery Solutions market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10 percent.

The report, which focuses on the Americas and the EMEA region, indicates that the market is being driven by the rising number of compliance requirements.

According to Technavio’s industry analyst, “With increasing litigation, there is a rise in the need for secure storage and timely retrieval of data. Since electronic data is now accepted as proof in litigation, e-discovery is becoming an important requirement, especially as it is estimated that loss through litigation is increasing year on year. Data protection and recovery solutions provide companies with integrated protection, security, and recovery options, and so there is increasing demand from end-users for these solutions to meet compliance requirements.”

The report also highlights that the availability of free backup and recovery solutions is hindering the growth of this market. However, the exponential growth of critical data is expected to keep driving the market. There is also a move toward centralized protection and storage.

These are just some of the important findings presented in the report that will enable companies to fully understand the potential in this market and formulate their own strategies.

Technavio’s report, Global Data Protection and Recovery Solutions Market 2010–2014, is based on an extensive research conducted with industry experts, vendors, and end-users. It examines the key trends, drivers, and challenges impacting the evolution of this market. The report also contains incisive insights and SWOT analyses regarding the key vendors in this market, including Symantec Corp., IBM Corp., EMC Corp., and CA Technologies.

For further information and to obtain your copy of this report, please visit http://technavio.com/content/global-data-protection-and-recovery-solutions-market-2010-2014-2. Follow us on Twitter: @technavio for daily updates.

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Popularity of Remote Patient Monitoring Driving Adoption of Mobile Health Applications

A recently released report by Technavio reveals that the Global Mobile Health (mHealth) Applications market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 24 percent.

London, UK, August 26, 2011 -- A recently released report by Technavio, specialists in emerging technologies market research, reveals that the Global Mobile Health (mHealth) Applications market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 24 percent.

The report, which covers the Americas as well as the EMEA and APAC regions, indicates that the market is being driven by the growing popularity of remote patient monitoring.

According to Technavio’s industry analyst, “Remote patient monitoring services are generally offered at a premium, enabling mobile operators to acquire significant average revenue per user. Aged patients as well as patients suffering from chronic diseases prefer remote patient monitoring. With the number of such patients expected to rise globally, the mHealth Applications market is also expected to grow.”

The report also highlights that security and accuracy issues are hindering the growth of this market. However, the increase in the number of smartphone users is expected to boost this market. The market is also being driven by support from new legislation.

These are just some of the important findings presented in the report that will enable companies to fully understand the potential in this market and formulate their own strategies.

Technavio’s report, Global Mobile Health Applications Market 2010–2014, is based on extensive research conducted with industry experts, vendors, and end-users. It examines the key trends, drivers, and challenges impacting the evolution of this market. The report also contains incisive insights and SWOT analyses regarding the key vendors in this market, including Apple Inc., Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc., Epocrates Inc., GE Healthcare, and Voxiva Inc.

For further information and to obtain your copy of this report, please visit http://technavio.com/content/global-mobile-health-applications-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter: @technavio for daily updates.

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Hospital Information Systems Encouraging Medical Tourism

A recently released report by Technavio reveals that the Global Hospital Information Systems (HIS) market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13 percent.

London, UK, August 26, 2011 -- A recently released report by Technavio, specialists in emerging technologies market research, reveals that the Global Hospital Information Systems (HIS) market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13 percent.

The report, which covers the Americas as well as the EMEA and APAC regions, indicates that the market is being driven by government initiatives to boost the adoption of HIS.

According to Technavio’s industry analyst, “The growth in the Hospital Information Systems market is largely driven by government and healthcare regulatory initiatives. American as well as European governments have made serious efforts to encourage hospitals to adopt HIS. In particular, the United States government, as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), will be providing financial incentives to healthcare providers and hospitals for the significant use of certified healthcare IT products, which includes HIS.”

The report also highlights that the high capital cost of these systems is hindering the growth of this market. However, the growing demand for more efficient patient care is expected to keep driving the market. There is also a positive impact on this market from the growth of medical tourism.

These are just some of the important findings presented in the report that will enable companies to fully understand the potential in this market and formulate their own strategies.

Technavio’s report, Global Hospital Information Systems Market 2010–2014, is based on extensive research conducted with industry experts, vendors, and end-users. It examines the key trends, drivers, and challenges impacting the evolution of this market. The report also contains incisive insights and SWOT analyses regarding the key vendors in this market, including GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthcare, Cerner Corp., and McKesson Corp.

For further information and to obtain your copy of this report, please visit http://technavio.com/content/global-hospital-information-systems-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter: @technavio for daily updates.

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