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Pot Belly Boosts Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death: Study Carrying weight in your midsection adds to obesity's dangers http://fitness-news-feed.com/art664467.asp 5/10/2012 Rate of Hospitalizations for Stroke Has Declined in U.S. The death rate for these patients also fell from 9% in 1989 to 5% in 2009, study shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art664554.asp 5/9/2012 Exercise May Boost Survival in Breast, Colon Cancer Patients Review looked at six decades of studies on cancer, physical activity http://fitness-news-feed.com/art664558.asp 5/8/2012 That Long Commute May Be Harming Your Health Study found that as drives got longer, waistlines expanded and fitness levels dropped http://fitness-news-feed.com/art664531.asp 5/8/2012 Exercise Can Help Fight Heart Failure Small study found it slowed muscle wasting, boosted fitness http://fitness-news-feed.com/art664423.asp 5/7/2012 Lots of TV May Harm Kids' Diet Children who watch the most television have worst eating habits, study finds 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treated with one-size-fits-all approach, new recommendations advise http://fitness-news-feed.com/art663893.asp 4/19/2012 Healthy Lifestyle Choices Could Cut Cancer Rates: Report But researchers say lawmakers, private industry need to do more to encourage change http://fitness-news-feed.com/art663921.asp 4/19/2012 Exercise May Help Patients With High Blood Pressure Live Longer Large study from Taiwan found inactive people fared worse at all blood-pressure levels http://fitness-news-feed.com/art663845.asp 4/19/2012 Study Pinpoints New Abnormality in 'Athlete's Heart' Characteristic is found most often in black male athletes http://fitness-news-feed.com/art663803.asp 4/19/2012 College Athletes in Low-Contact Sports Have More Overuse Injuries Study found women who play field hockey, soccer, volleyball, softball at most risk http://fitness-news-feed.com/art663788.asp 4/18/2012 Everyday Activities Might Lower Alzheimer's Risk Study finds association for more active elderly, even without 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Not Getting Enough Outdoor Play Look at outdoor activity as a daily necessity, not a weekend luxury, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art663384.asp 4/2/2012 Lifestyle Changes Help Type 2 Diabetics Keep Moving Weight loss and exercise prevent disability, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art663185.asp 3/28/2012 Heart Screenings Yield More False-Positives Among Black Athletes Race-specific screening criteria needed, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art663086.asp 3/27/2012 Too Much Sitting Can Kill You, Study Suggests Eight hours or more a day raises risk, even if you exercise, researchers find http://fitness-news-feed.com/art663123.asp 3/26/2012 Obese Women at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence: Study Researchers took weight-based chemotherapy dosage into account http://fitness-news-feed.com/art663029.asp 3/23/2012 Ibuprofen May Ward Off Altitude Sickness Hikers who took the medication were less likely to have symptoms of 'acute mountain sickness' http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662854.asp 3/20/2012 Exercise May Trigger Orgasm in Some Women Survey results suggest phenomenon is not rare, but causes remain unclear http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662901.asp 3/19/2012 Keep Youth Baseball Players Safe on the Field Avoid overuse-related injuries of the elbows and shoulders, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662811.asp 3/18/2012 Following Heart-Healthy Behaviors May Lengthen Your Life Study found those who stuck by all seven guidelines lived longer than those who didn't http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662830.asp 3/17/2012 Researcher Uses Genomics to Predict His Odds for Disease It's another example of the future of 'personalized medicine,' scientists say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662799.asp 3/16/2012 Too Much Exercise Delays Pregnancy in Normal-Weight Women: Study But vigorous workouts don't seem to affect fertility in heavy women, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662784.asp 3/15/2012 Electronic Diary Helped Obese Adults Stick to Weight-Loss Plan But the results didn't last after 2 years, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662673.asp 3/15/2012 Bike Trail in Poorer Neighborhood Boosts Exercise Extra-wide, two-mile trail in Tennessee draws joggers, bike riders http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662674.asp 3/15/2012 Your Neighborhood Can Affect Your Heart Health People living near parks and trails, with access to fresh food, had healthier hearts http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662579.asp 3/14/2012 Doctors Likely to Preach What They Practice Those with healthy behaviors more inclined to recommend patients make lifestyle changes: study http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662583.asp 3/14/2012 Brisk Daily Walk Could Counter 'Obesity Genes' But finding doesn't prove exercise is the only factor, researchers stress http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662754.asp 3/14/2012 Cooler Hands Might Boost Your Workout, Study Suggests Chilling device held in the palms helped obese women last longer, stick with exercise http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662726.asp 3/13/2012 Heat-Related Deaths on Rise for High School Football Players In second half of 30-year study, rates rose from one to three such deaths per year http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662233.asp 3/13/2012 Exercise Might Boost Kids' Academic Ability Pretest 'warm-ups' boosted test scores in study of Italian schoolchildren http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662437.asp 3/12/2012 Spring Ahead Without Losing Too Much Sleep Advice from an expert on making the switch to daylight saving time http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662165.asp 3/11/2012 Survey Shows People Have Little Time for Healthy Habits Heart association finds Americans struggle to eat right, exercise and brush their teeth regularly http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662476.asp 3/9/2012 Kids' Concussion Symptoms Can Last a Year, Study Says Symptoms may affect school and quality of life http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662452.asp 3/5/2012 Vitamin D May Cut Stress Fracture Risk in Girls Yet consuming lots of dairy or calcium wasn't associated with risk reduction, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662369.asp 3/5/2012 Cold Air May Raise Heart-Attack Risk During Exercise Low temperatures, physical exertion increase the body's need for oxygen, study shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662283.asp 3/2/2012 Wanted: Female Nurses for Large, Ongoing Study Nurses' Health Study has provided decades of data on women's health http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662023.asp 3/1/2012 Sports Concussion: Myths and Facts Expert describes recognition, symptoms and proper treatment of common injury http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661907.asp 2/29/2012 Teens May Fare Worse After Concussion Than Children or Adults Injury can cause long-term problems with short-term memory in teens, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662185.asp 2/28/2012 As Youth Baseball Season Nears, Experts Urge Injury Prevention Seek help when kids show signs of overuse-linked problems, pediatricians say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662028.asp 2/27/2012 'Active' Video Games May Not Boost Kids' Fitness: Study Wii games were no better than 'inactive' selections, researchers found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662136.asp 2/27/2012 Size, Experience Matter on Rugby Field, Study Finds Players' height, weight and playing time in finals add up to World Cup victories, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661913.asp 2/25/2012 Desk Jockeys Urged to Take Small Steps to Get Exercise Expert offers tips for those whose jobs require sitting all day http://fitness-news-feed.com/art662001.asp 2/24/2012 New Guidelines Seek to Prevent Sudden Death in Young Athletes They recommend all teams have emergency action plans, quick access to defibrillators http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661981.asp 2/22/2012 Exercise in Pregnancy Safe for Baby, Study Finds Moderate to vigorous activity is recommended, but check with your doctor first http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661997.asp 2/22/2012 Female Cancer Survivors Report Worse Health Habits: Survey They were more likely to smoke, less likely to exercise vigorously than other women http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661845.asp 2/20/2012 Exercise Can Build Young Adults' Bones, Study Finds Physical activity in your 20s can help prevent osteoporosis later on, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661783.asp 2/17/2012 Good Football Helmet Fit Key to Preventing Brain Injuries But there's no such thing as a concussion-proof helmet, studies show http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661795.asp 2/17/2012 Weight Training May Help Parkinson's Patients Retain Function The regimen seemed to help more than workouts focused on balance, stretching, study found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661582.asp 2/16/2012 Cold Baths May Help Ease Muscle Soreness After Workouts But researchers caution that little is known about the safety of cold baths http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661734.asp 2/15/2012 Any Exercise Benefits Kids' Heart Health: Study Better blood pressure, cholesterol, weight accompanies activity, regardless of sedentary time http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661762.asp 2/14/2012 Exercise a Defense Against Dementia: Study Odds of dying from brain deterioration were less for physically fit individuals http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661549.asp 2/13/2012 Gloves, Padded Headgear Helps Protect Boxers It's especially important that young boxers wear protective gear, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661551.asp 2/10/2012 More Than 4 Million Americans Have New Knee And repeat surgery is likely for many younger recipients, researchers predict http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661651.asp 2/10/2012 More U.S. Doctors Are Urging Patients to Exercise: CDC But majority of adults still not told to get active during office visit, report finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661614.asp 2/9/2012 Female Soccer Players May Face Health Problems: Study Intense training, poor nutrition might lead to menstrual abnormalities, stress fractures in young players http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661485.asp 2/8/2012 Playing Sports May Help Keep Kids From Smoking But the risk of taking up the habit rises if teammates smoke, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661384.asp 2/8/2012 Short Breaks During Exercise OK for Diabetes Control: Study But with or without pauses, more benefit achieved in low-oxygen setting, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661396.asp 2/8/2012 Even for the Overweight, Exercise Helps the Heart Study finds changes in physical fitness affect disease risk at any weight http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661487.asp 2/7/2012 Metformin Preferred Drug for Type 2 Diabetes, Experts Say But, American College of Physicians states diet and exercise changes should start before medication http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661522.asp 2/6/2012 Don't Fumble Your Diet on Super Bowl Sunday Expert offers game-day defense for food-filled parties http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661436.asp 2/4/2012 Being Fit Before Stroke May Aid Recovery Patients with higher physical activity levels have better treatment response, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661409.asp 2/2/2012 Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer Activity-induced genetic changes could slow or prevent disease progression, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661286.asp 2/1/2012 Science Shows How Massage Eases Sore Muscles Getting one post-workout can spur cellular processes that cut inflammation and pain http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661347.asp 2/1/2012 Mathematical Model Suggests When to Shoot in Basketball Players should take their time, but not too long, study contends http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661016.asp 1/28/2012 Winter Doldrums Got You Down? Here's How to Bounce Back Adding lights, exercise can help people battling seasonal affective disorder, doctor says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661021.asp 1/28/2012 Too Many Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Inactive, Study Finds Experts say exercise helps keep joints flexible, maintains function http://fitness-news-feed.com/art661074.asp 1/26/2012 Avoid Getting Scorched by 'Hot Yoga' High temperature could be dangerous for people with certain medical conditions, expert cautions http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660796.asp 1/22/2012 Protect Yourself From Ski-Fatigue Injuries Expert recommends conditioning exercises to keep skiers, snowboarders healthy http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660768.asp 1/21/2012 Texting, Talking on Cellphone Slows Walking Pace: Study Findings may shed light on ways to improve functional walking in physical therapy patients http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660939.asp 1/21/2012 Heavier Ex-NFL Players May Be Prone to Brain Decline But experts say the new study findings may not include all contributing factors http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660780.asp 1/17/2012 Heading Soccer Balls Could Injure Brain Players of all skill levels must use proper techniques, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660612.asp 1/15/2012 Surgeons Offer Advice on Avoiding Varicose Veins Tips include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, elevating legs when resting http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660537.asp 1/13/2012 Experts Urge Public Action to Aid Cancer Prevention Cancer society's new guidelines for diet and exercise stress community support http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660687.asp 1/13/2012 Need to Exercise More? Think How It Will Help You Now Shifting from long-term to short-term gains will resonate better, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657735.asp 1/13/2012 U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program Might Avert 885,000 Cases Study also projects $30 billion in savings over 25 years from such outreach http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660581.asp 1/12/2012 Mouse Study Give Clues to Why Exercise Is Healthy Naturally occurring muscle protein has 'clear therapeutic potential,' researcher says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660578.asp 1/11/2012 Car, TV Ownership Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Attack But getting active during work and leisure hours can lower the odds, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660549.asp 1/11/2012 Covering Gym Fees Might Be Money Saver for Medicare Medicare Advantage plans that do so lure healthier members, study suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660645.asp 1/11/2012 Marathoners at Slim Risk of Cardiac Arrest 10-year study found distance running safe for most participants http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660629.asp 1/11/2012 Exercise May Help Those at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's: Study Sedentary people with gene variation had more brain changes http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660501.asp 1/9/2012 Safety Tips for Cold-Weather Exercise Expert describes how to protect yourself, even in subzero temperatures http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660404.asp 1/7/2012 'Safety-First' Playgrounds Linked to Bored, Inactive Kids: Study Review of daycares suggests many preschoolers play less now, but safety experts support newer equipment http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660387.asp 1/4/2012 Family Tips for Getting Fit Look for ways to stay active together, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660017.asp 1/4/2012 Lots of Exercise May Boost Kids' Grades Research review found that the most physically active students did the best in the classroom http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660288.asp 1/3/2012 Spinal Manipulation, Home Exercise May Ease Neck Pain Medication appeared least effective treatment in small study http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660294.asp 1/3/2012 Fun Ways to Include Kids in Fitness Resolutions Expert tips for making fitness a family matter in 2012 http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660223.asp 1/3/2012 Persistence Is Key to Losing Weight and Keeping It Off Mastering any new skill, including eating right and exercising, takes practice, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660154.asp 1/1/2012 Tips to Start Running and Stay Motivated in 2012 Realistic goals, focus and reaching out to fellow runners all help http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660110.asp 12/30/2011 Tips to Keep Winter Sports Injury-Free Slipping and sliding on skis and skates is fun, but can be hazardous, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660016.asp 12/30/2011 Parents Speak Out on Catastrophic Youth Sports Injuries Certified athletic trainers should be present on sidelines, they say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660213.asp 12/29/2011 Get a Head Start on 2012 Fitness Resolutions Tips for staying healthy through holiday travel, temptations http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660025.asp 12/27/2011 Study Shows How Busy Reindeer Keep Their Cool Research involved monitoring the animals' brains while they trotted on treadmills http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660067.asp 12/24/2011 Overweight 7-Year-Olds Face Higher Risk of Asthma Slimming down before that age can help prevent onset of the disease, study suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659919.asp 12/23/2011 Cancer Survivors Should Take Steps to Keep Healthy During Holidays Avoid stress and try to relax, expert urges http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659272.asp 12/23/2011 Teens Become Less Active as They Enter Adulthood Young men starting college have the most significant drop in physical activity, study shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659969.asp 12/22/2011 Jump in Resting Heart Rate Might Signal Higher Death Risk Mortality went up for people with increases in heart rate over 10 years, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art660053.asp 12/20/2011 Screening Alone Not Enough to Prevent Sudden Death in College Athletes Testing of all athletes, not just Division I players, and safe training methods required, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659817.asp 12/20/2011 Discerning Gift-Givers Look for Toys That Offer More Than Fun Some of the best choices spur imagination and exercise, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658182.asp 12/19/2011 Choosing a Toy? Think 'Kid-Powered' These are gifts that offer open-ended chances for children to explore, imagine and play http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658415.asp 12/19/2011 Study Looks at Stroke Risks in Teen Football Players Possible factors include obesity and anabolic-steroid use, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659714.asp 12/16/2011 Robotic Therapy May Help Some Stroke Survivors Walk Certain patients' gait improved when the devices were used along with conventional rehab in study http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659813.asp 12/15/2011 Brief, Intense Exercise Lowers Blood Sugar, Small Study Finds May help type 2 diabetics use glucose more efficiently many hours after activity, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659864.asp 12/15/2011 Poor Lifestyles Harming U.S. Heart Health: Report Comprehensive update shows Americans gaining weight, eating more junk food, exercising less http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659912.asp 12/15/2011 NYC Sees Drop in Child Obesity; Can Other Cities Do Same? Still, 1 in 5 children is obese, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659913.asp 12/15/2011 Snow Shoveling Really Does Raise Heart Attack Risk: Study Seven percent of heart patients at Canadian hospital said symptoms started while clearing snow http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659271.asp 12/15/2011 Walking While Drunk Can Lead to Deadly Accidents: Expert Many pedestrians struck and killed by cars have been drinking http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659661.asp 12/14/2011 Want to Cut Chocolate Cravings? Take a Walk Workplace snackers who took treadmill breaks ate less than those who rested, study found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659645.asp 12/13/2011 For Older Runners, the Message Is: Keep Those Legs Pumping After 60, you still use oxygen efficiently, study finds, but strength declines http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659459.asp 12/9/2011 Can Chewing Gum Boost Exam Scores? Study also finds that chewing throughout exam could backfire http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659475.asp 12/9/2011 More Americans Exercise, but Arthritis Can Get in the Way Significant numbers with the joint disease shy away from physical activity, CDC finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659683.asp 12/8/2011 Marathons May Damage Part of Heart: Study But this doesn't mean endurance sports are bad for you, researcher says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659542.asp 12/7/2011 Fitness May Lower Death Risk Even Without Weight Loss Exercise benefit found in large study of white, middle-class men http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659502.asp 12/5/2011 U.S. School Kids Often Miss Out on Recess, Study Finds Researchers urge mandated physical education, recess to give kids time for physical activity http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659490.asp 12/5/2011 Girls More Prone Than Boys to Headaches After Head Injury They can last for months but in most cases will disappear, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659496.asp 12/5/2011 More Exercise Could Make For Better Sleep: Study Those getting 150 minutes' activity a week were less likely to report daytime fatigue http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659347.asp 12/1/2011 Circle of Friends Key to Adopting Healthy Habits: Study When people of similar age, sex, size buddied up online, they made gains, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659440.asp 12/1/2011 Recovery From Concussions in Young Athletes May Take Longer Than Thought But most in small study returned to normal within a month http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659315.asp 11/30/2011 Could Soccer 'Headers' Cause Brain Injury? MRI study suggests repetitive hits might be harmful, but more research needed http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659296.asp 11/29/2011 One-Third of Firefighter Injuries Are Exercise-Induced: Study Sprains and strains most common injuries on the job http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659170.asp 11/26/2011 Meditation Can 'Turn Off' Regions of the Brain Brain imaging shows experienced meditators can prevent their minds from wandering http://fitness-news-feed.com/art659069.asp 11/22/2011 Routine Head Hits in Sports May Injure Brain, Experts Warn Scans of young athletes reveal concussion-like damage from repeated mild blows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658929.asp 11/17/2011 Healthy Heart Habits May Also Guard Against Cancer Good cholesterol, blood pressure levels and more appear to reduce tumor risk, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658792.asp 11/16/2011 Women Marathon Runners Have Less Artery Plaque: Study Prior research had found male marathoners have more plaque than other men http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658915.asp 11/15/2011 Study Suggests Exercise May Help Memory of Fibromyalgia Patients The trial was small, however, and the researchers were hoping for better results http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658872.asp 11/14/2011 Too Few Doctors Screen Young Athletes for Hidden Heart Trouble Study of Washington state physicians, high school officials shows not enough are asking the right questions http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658880.asp 11/14/2011 Former Football Players' Brains May Benefit From Healthy Lifestyle Better diet, more exercise might delay cognitive decline linked to head trauma, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658781.asp 11/11/2011 New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Heart Disease Experts outline recommendations for treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658631.asp 11/8/2011 Specialized Warm-Up May Reduce Girls' Knee Injuries Teams that practiced 'neuromuscular' training had lower injury rate, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658630.asp 11/7/2011 Runners Can Relax About Holiday Feasting: Study Choosing meat over fruit tends to boost waist size, but risk may be lower for high-mileage runners http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658492.asp 11/7/2011 Newer Not Necessarily Better for Football Helmet Design Comparison of old 'leatherhead' and modern polycarbonate helmets shows updates still needed http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658628.asp 11/4/2011 Too Much Sitting Raises Odds for Cancer: Study Sedentary hours at workplace as bad as couch-potato lifestyle at home http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658587.asp 11/3/2011 Overweight Teens Don't Seem to Grasp Weight Loss Rules Researchers find girls still drink sodas while exercising, and boys don't exercise at all http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658488.asp 11/2/2011 Older Americans Encouraged to Get Fit New 'Go4Life' program targets folks 50 and over http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657973.asp 11/2/2011 Exercise Might Help Thwart 'Obesity Gene' Researchers find genetic risk lower in those who stay physically active http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658430.asp 11/1/2011 Stomach Bug Easily Passed Among Pro Sports Teams: Report CDC researchers urge athletes, staff to take steps to prevent spread of norovirus http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658354.asp 10/31/2011 Yoga Gets Women With Back Pain Moving: Study But the British research did not show any more easing of discomfort with the technique http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658373.asp 10/31/2011 Glaucoma Experts Eye Benefits of Exercise Moderate activity may reduce an important risk factor, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658230.asp 10/30/2011 Slower Walking Speed Linked to Surgical Risk in Elderly Before surgery, older patients should be assessed differently than younger patients, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658003.asp 10/27/2011 Yoga, Stretching Classes Outdo Self-Care for Back Pain: Study Weekly sessions led to less discomfort, medication http://fitness-news-feed.com/art658179.asp 10/24/2011 Nutrition, Hydration Tips Can Give Marathon Runners a Leg Up Expert offers guidelines on what to eat and drink while preparing and competing http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657724.asp 10/23/2011 Hockey Fistfights Rarely Cause Injuries, Study Claims Punches thrown on solid ground pack more power, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657909.asp 10/21/2011 Sperm Moves Best for Moderate Exercisers: Study Lighter or strenuous physical activity associated with less sperm motility http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657851.asp 10/19/2011 Neighborhoods With Busy Intersections Discourage Children's Play Study shows that kids who live in high traffic areas less active than those who live on quiet streets http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657799.asp 10/13/2011 Overzealous Parents, Coaches Take the Fun From Kids' Sports The result: It might push children away from physical activity http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657831.asp 10/13/2011 Regular Exercise Seems to Guard Against Migraine Study showed it worked as well as medication in preventing attacks http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657798.asp 10/12/2011 Exercise Linked to Reduced Worker Productivity Highly stressed workers tend to exercise more, work less, study shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657602.asp 10/10/2011 Even Football Players Say It's OK to Cry, Sometimes But study finds they draw the line at sobbing http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657525.asp 10/8/2011 Bicycle May Speed Up Parkinson's Diagnosis Ability to ride a bike may help doctors distinguish between motor disorders, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657585.asp 10/7/2011 More Kids Treated for Concussions in ERs: CDC Increased awareness of traumatic brain injury may be driving this trend, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657634.asp 10/6/2011 3 Hours of Exercise Weekly Can Cut Men's Heart Risks Study found lowered risk related to higher levels of 'good' cholesterol http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657546.asp 10/5/2011 Exercise Tips for Breast Cancer Survivors Regular physical activity offers survivors a slew of physiological and psychological benefits, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657089.asp 10/4/2011 Obesity More Likely in 'Night-Owl' Kids Study shows youngsters who stay up late are more sedentary than early-to-bed types http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657315.asp 9/30/2011 Cardiac Rehab May Help Heart Patients Live Longer Program that trains heart to return to normal beat rate after exercise is underutilized, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art657136.asp 9/26/2011 Less Play Time = More Troubled Kids, Experts Say Adult interference may deprive children of needed challenges, not to mention fun http://fitness-news-feed.com/art656886.asp 9/22/2011 Scuba Diving May Help Paralyzed Vets Small study finds those who learned to dive experienced physical, mental improvements http://fitness-news-feed.com/art656884.asp 9/19/2011 Are Sports Obsessions Damaging Your Relationships? Fans' fixation is a problem when it interferes with real-world obligations, expert explains http://fitness-news-feed.com/art656937.asp 9/18/2011 Fall-Prone Seniors May Have Trouble Adjusting to Poorer Vision Some elderly may not alter their walking speed when their sight is impaired, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art656546.asp 9/16/2011 Lifestyle Changes May Prevent Heart Failure Watching your weight, not smoking, exercising and eating your veggies top the list http://fitness-news-feed.com/art656764.asp 9/13/2011 Muscle Training May Benefit Chronic Heart Failure Patients Working out the small muscles helps boost oxygen flow, exercise capacity, study shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art656731.asp 9/13/2011 College Football Players Get Bigger, Stronger With Age But they don't necessarily get faster http://fitness-news-feed.com/art656589.asp 9/9/2011 Routine Chores Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay Study found seniors who expended most energy on daily duties less likely to have mental declines http://fitness-news-feed.com/art656062.asp 9/6/2011 Can't Find Time to Exercise? Schedule It, Experts Say Fitness goals, and health benefits they bring, seem to remain elusive for many Americans http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651115.asp 9/2/2011 Greater Exercise Intensity May Add Years to Life How hard you work out seems to trump how long you work out for boosting longevity, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art656379.asp 9/1/2011 Billie Jean King Says Exercise Your Best Shot Against Arthritis Try tennis or any activity you love to keep joints moving, she urges in new campaign http://fitness-news-feed.com/art656458.asp 8/31/2011 Jogging Beats Weight Lifting for Losing Belly Fat: Study Compared with resistance training, aerobic exercise burns 67% more calories, research shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art656285.asp 8/26/2011 Walk-to-School Programs Put Kids' Fitness First In study, Texas communities involved parent volunteers to get youngsters more active http://fitness-news-feed.com/art656140.asp 8/26/2011 Realistic Activity Goals Seem to Ease Arthritis Pain, Study Finds Belief in ability to do exercise, and following through, can improve life for rheumatoid arthritis patients http://fitness-news-feed.com/art656172.asp 8/25/2011 Marriage May Do a Heart Good for Bypass Surgery Study finds post-op survival rises for those in committed relationships http://fitness-news-feed.com/art656068.asp 8/22/2011 Healthy Behaviors Will Help You Live Longer: CDC Don't smoke, eat healthy meals, exercise regularly and limit alcohol, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art656037.asp 8/18/2011 Sprained Ankles Straining ER Resources, Study Finds Researchers argue for other approaches to treatment, such as emergency doctor visits http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655783.asp 8/17/2011 Too Much TV May Take Years Off Your Life The reason, experts say, might be that people eat more, move less when in front of the tube http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655869.asp 8/16/2011 A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way to Cut Disease, Death Risk Even 15 minutes a day seems to increase life expectancy, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655863.asp 8/16/2011 Heat Safety Precautions May Save Student Athletes As practice resumes, players need to defend themselves from the elements http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655619.asp 8/13/2011 Cardiologists Often Miss Heart Defects in Young Athletes: Study Screening to prevent sudden cardiac death is difficult and may lead to bad calls, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655621.asp 8/12/2011 Many Arthritis Patients May Not Be Exercising Enough More than half of women, 40% of men were deemed 'couch potatoes' by researchers http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655838.asp 8/12/2011 Pumping Iron Helps Smokers Quit Without Weight Gain: Study Those who lifted weights regularly were twice as likely to kick the habit, researchers found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655744.asp 8/10/2011 Personal Feedback May Aid Fitness Progress Researchers show that daily reinforcement helps adults stick to their exercise goals http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655679.asp 8/10/2011 Regular Exercise Helps Keep Leg Arteries Clear Those who are active throughout their life at lower risk for peripheral arterial disease: study http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655618.asp 8/9/2011 Kids Can Safely Play Sports in Hot Weather: Experts Updated American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement stresses risk reduction http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655529.asp 8/8/2011 With Age, Focus on Body Shifts From Appearance to Function In study, exercise's biggest psychological boost came from improved health and ability, not attractiveness http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655599.asp 8/5/2011 NASCAR Pit Crews Need Strength, Stamina, Too It's not just the drivers who need athletic ability to be good at what they do, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655487.asp 8/5/2011 Many Kids Now Engage in Media 'Multi-Tasking' Filling every empty moment, they switch between phones, TV, computers, UK study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655478.asp 8/3/2011 Post-Heart Attack Exercise May Depend on Where You Live Poor areas often lack places for survivors to be active, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655430.asp 8/2/2011 Regular Exercise Boosts the Brain, Too Physical activity helps the brain develop and stay sharp, research shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655245.asp 8/2/2011 Even a Little Exercise Helps the Heart, Study Finds And the benefits are greater for women than for men, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655381.asp 8/1/2011 Pro Golfers Reveal 'Biomechanical Differences' in Swing Findings may help thwart injuries, enable amateurs to improve, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655265.asp 7/31/2011 Concussion Project Finds Disease in Two Autopsied Brains Canadian researchers aim to boost understanding of how repeated head injuries change brain http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655298.asp 7/29/2011 Coaches Can Play Big Role in How Kids Feel About Sports Best ones foster team spirit, encourage kids to strive for personal best, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655268.asp 7/28/2011 Building Muscle May Reduce Diabetes Risk, Study Says Any effort to get fit is laudable, expert notes http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655270.asp 7/28/2011 Menopause Does Not Boost Diabetes Risk, Study Finds Exercise and weight control can cut the odds for older women even further, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655205.asp 7/27/2011 Teen Athletes at Greater Risk for Osteoarthritis: Study Those playing high-intensity sports more than 10 times as likely to have impaired hip function http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655081.asp 7/25/2011 Common Swimming Injuries Often Avoidable Overuse a frequent cause of shoulder pain in competitive swimmers, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654990.asp 7/23/2011 Summer Heat Holds Potential Danger for Young Athletes Keeping kids hydrated is most important safety measure, doctor advises http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654604.asp 7/23/2011 Medieval Armor Drained Soldier's Energy, Study Finds Heavy steel body armor interfered with soldiers' ability to breathe during battle, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655030.asp 7/22/2011 Extreme Heat Calls for Smarter Workouts Expert shares tips for exercising safely during heat wave http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655079.asp 7/22/2011 High-Tech Football Helmets Gauge Force of Collision Researchers use data to better understand impact injuries http://fitness-news-feed.com/art655036.asp 7/20/2011 More Evidence That Exercise May Keep The Brain Sharp Even if you start late in life, physical activity can help preserve mental ability, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654964.asp 7/19/2011 Lifestyle Changes Might Prevent Millions of Cases of Alzheimer's Study says that even a 25% drop in factors like obesity, smoking could cut 500,000 U.S. cases http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654967.asp 7/19/2011 Ex-NFL Players May Face Higher Brain Damage Risk, Study Says But there's no proof of cause-and-effect, experts say, calling for more research http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654928.asp 7/18/2011 Rigorous Exercise May Boost Benefits of Weight-Loss Surgery Bariatric patients can improve physical fitness with regular workouts, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654744.asp 7/15/2011 The Cycling Stud Who Shed His Couch Potato Skin Writer, who once flirted with type 2 diabetes, completes grueling two-day, 200-mile marathon http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654842.asp 7/15/2011 Mobile Sensors Track Health of Elderly in Pilot Test Small study found the technology useful for monitoring behavior, physical health http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654735.asp 7/13/2011 Physical Activity Levels Linked to Employment Status Men's and women's exercise levels affected differently by being unemployed, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654748.asp 7/12/2011 Older Adults Have to Exercise More to Maintain Muscle Size, Study Finds But resistance training once a week kept up strength, researchers found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654655.asp 7/11/2011 Alcohol, Water Sports Can Be Deadly Mix Experts urge swimmers, boaters, surfers not to drink during water activities http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654419.asp 7/10/2011 Parents Can Help Stop Spread of Water Park Illnesses Having your child shower before entering pool is first big step, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654149.asp 7/9/2011 Golf-Cart Head Injuries on the Upswing, Study Finds Researchers surprised to find alcohol involved in many cases http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654494.asp 7/8/2011 Ankle Braces May Protect Young Basketball Players Study found they reduced the number of sprains and fractures high school athletes suffer http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654567.asp 7/8/2011 Losing Weight, Keeping It Off Can Be Two Different Worlds Researchers find distinct strategies work for each but not both http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654645.asp 7/8/2011 Men Who Smoke at Lower Risk of Joint Replacement: Study Extra pounds, vigorous exercise linked to severe knee, hip problems, research also indicates http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654658.asp 7/8/2011 California's Rural Elderly Have High Rates of Chronic Illness Their urban, suburban counterparts enjoy better health, researchers find http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653977.asp 7/8/2011 Men Seem More Likely Than Women to Develop Hole in Knee Cartilage Damage, which tends to occur after ACL injury, raises risk for osteoarthritis, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654670.asp 7/7/2011 U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Spread Report finds South with highest rates, but no state showed a decline over the last year http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654689.asp 7/7/2011 Teen Athletes Should Get Concussion Test Score <i>Before</i> Play Results from assessment tool, head injury history helpful to have on record, research suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654565.asp 7/7/2011 Urban, Low-Income Kids More Likely to Walk or Bike to School It's an easy, affordable way to get more physical activity into the day, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654490.asp 7/6/2011 Too Much Sitting May Double Women's Risk of Blood Clots Researchers report link between life-threatening pulmonary embolism and inactive lifestyle http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654578.asp 7/5/2011 Massage Beats Meds for Lower Back Pain, Study Says Both relaxation and structural massage worked in the short term, researchers report http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654502.asp 7/5/2011 Healthy Lifestyle May Ward Off Sudden Cardiac Death in Women Exercise, staying slim and eating right were associated with a 92 percent decrease in risk http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654452.asp 7/5/2011 How to Stay Hydrated in Hot Weather Figuring out your personal 'sweat rate' is the secret to avoiding dehydration, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654351.asp 7/2/2011 College Players' Hoop Dreams May Get Boost From Extra Zzz's Catching 10 hours of sleep each night had on-court advantages, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654417.asp 7/1/2011 Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Saves Money: Study Preventive drug therapy saved money too, but wasn't as effective as lifestyle changes http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654359.asp 6/28/2011 Lifestyle Changes Might Alter Breast Cancer Rates Study authors recommend drinking less, exercising more and losing weight http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654256.asp 6/27/2011 After Diabetes Diagnosis, Concentrate on Dietary Changes, Study Says Exercise made little difference in first year of treatment, researchers found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654303.asp 6/27/2011 Exhausting Surf Rescues Don't Affect Lifeguards' CPR Skills Small Swedish study found that extreme exertion had no impact on lifesaving capability http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653971.asp 6/24/2011 Athletes May Benefit From Shorter, Less Intense Warm-Ups Strenuous exercise before race may diminish performance, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654087.asp 6/24/2011 Ways to Curb Childhood Obesity Outlined in U.S. Report Identify overweight kids, encourage more activity, promote good sleep habits, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654240.asp 6/23/2011 Chips, Fries, Soda Most to Blame for Long-Term Weight Gain Study finds more exercise, less fast food could help curb obesity epidemic http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654169.asp 6/22/2011 Experts Issue Guidelines on Safe Weight Loss for Athletes Taking drastic measures to shed pounds to perform better harms health, they add http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654125.asp 6/21/2011 Portable Pools Pose Drowning Risk for Young Kids Not even shallow wading pools are safe, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654085.asp 6/20/2011 High School Kids Get Too Many Sugary Drinks, Too Little Exercise: CDC Only one in 10 kids meets federal goals for fitness, study reveals http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654034.asp 6/16/2011 New U.S. Health Initiative Highlights Disease Prevention Multi-agency effort will focus on encouraging exercise, healthy eating http://fitness-news-feed.com/art654035.asp 6/16/2011 Hey, Batter: Your Sleep Habit May Affect Your Swing Study finds night owls hit better than morning larks in night games http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653833.asp 6/13/2011 Validity of Baseline Concussion Tests Questioned 'False-negative' results could endanger injured players, researcher says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653766.asp 6/12/2011 Walking the Dog Benefits You, Too Daily outings help control your blood pressure and weight, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653686.asp 6/9/2011 Impaired Heart Function Seen in Teens With Type 2 Diabetes Scans showed poor blood flow during exercise compared with other study participants http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653694.asp 6/8/2011 Regular Exercise May Benefit the Brain as Well as the Body Long-term aerobic activity helps preserve white matter needed for key brain functions, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653574.asp 6/8/2011 Exercise May Protect the Brain From 'Silent Strokes' Moderate to intense physical activity cuts seniors' risk by 40 percent, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653606.asp 6/8/2011 Exercise Helps Men Battling Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Low fitness level linked to higher risk of death among males with both conditions, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653445.asp 6/6/2011 Having More Toys May Boost Exercise Levels in Kids Playtime physical activity rises along with number of playthings to choose from, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653569.asp 6/3/2011 Concussions Tied to Verbal Memory Loss in Young Athletes College football, soccer players show signs of decreased brain function after head injury: study http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653570.asp 6/3/2011 Fit Doctors More Likely to Prescribe Exercise: Study Healthy med students tend to say exercise counseling will play role in their future practice http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653571.asp 6/3/2011 Hula-Hoop Might Help Shed Unwanted Pounds 'Hooping' is the equivalent of walking about 4 miles per hour, researchers report http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653573.asp 6/3/2011 Used Football Faceshields May Break on Impact College football programs have no universal policy for routine replacement, research shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653327.asp 6/3/2011 Experts Recommend Cardiac Screening for College Athletes 1 in 4 tested had heart abnormality or symptoms that required further screening, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653358.asp 6/1/2011 Fatal Black Bear Attacks Rare But Rising Data reveals human population growth is accompanied by an increase in deadly bear attacks http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652836.asp 5/29/2011 What I Did On My Summer Vacation Make sure 'Watching TV' isn't their most memorable activity http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653097.asp 5/28/2011 On-the-Job Activity Boosts Americans' Exercise Levels Certain groups more likely to meet fitness guidelines when work-related exercise is considered http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653338.asp 5/27/2011 Sedentary Jobs Helping to Drive Obesity Epidemic Study found increase in desk jobs means Americans burning almost 150 calories less a day http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653346.asp 5/26/2011 Speed, Size Predict Teen Football Players' Rankings On average, highly recruited high schoolers' 40-yard sprint time was 0.08 seconds faster http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653196.asp 5/26/2011 Stroke Patients May Regain Function Just as Easily at Home High-tech 'locomotor' training no better for walking improvement, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653296.asp 5/25/2011 A Cultured Man Is a Healthier, Happier Man: Study Museums, art galleries, ballet may enhance men's well-being even more than women's http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653234.asp 5/24/2011 Twin Cities Take Top Ranking for Healthy Living Fitness index finds residents are exercising more, smoking less than those in other U.S. cities http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653236.asp 5/24/2011 Regular Brisk Walks May Protect Prostate Cancer Patients Study found those who took them lowered chances of disease progression, death http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653201.asp 5/24/2011 Beware of 'Second-Impact Syndrome' After Concussions It can occur when athletes return to play too quickly after head injury http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652345.asp 5/22/2011 Keeping Cool in the Heat Experts caution that everyone should take steps to prevent heat-related problems http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652835.asp 5/21/2011 Football Players Urged to Beat the Heat Get acclimated, avoid heat illness by training outdoors over summer, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652701.asp 5/21/2011 Swimmer's Ear Costs Up to $500 Million a Year in U.S. Take steps to prevent this common water-related infection, CDC advises http://fitness-news-feed.com/art653140.asp 5/19/2011 Tai Chi Prevents Falls, Boosts Mental Health in Seniors: Study But the gentle form of exercise doesn't relieve symptoms of cancer, arthritis, researchers find http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652964.asp 5/17/2011 Cardiac Rehab Can Boost Survival After Angioplasty, Study Finds But not enough patients take advantage of these programs, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652888.asp 5/16/2011 Teaching Kids to Make Healthier Choices May Pay Off After 4-year program in Michigan middle school, health measures improved, study reports http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652846.asp 5/13/2011 Doctors Prescribing Meditation, Yoga More Often Study authors say earlier use of such treatments might benefit health-care system http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652768.asp 5/12/2011 Some College Athletes More Prone to GI Disorders High-intensity sports such as lacrosse or rowing seem to boost risk, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652675.asp 5/9/2011 Even a Little Exercise May Protect Against Colon Polyps Study found just one hour a week made a difference in risk http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652617.asp 5/9/2011 Americans Walking, Biking a Bit More, Research Shows Yet participation in both healthy activities is still too low, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652619.asp 5/6/2011 Everyday Exercise Can Help Kids With Cystic Fibrosis: Study Taking walks, dancing, shooting hoops improved fitness, lung function in patients http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652447.asp 5/6/2011 Screening Teens' Hearts Could Be Lifesaving Researcher calls ECG test a 'no-brainer' for athletes but sees benefits for all http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652657.asp 5/5/2011 Sex, Coffee May Boost Risk of Brain Aneurysm Rupture: Study Activities that raise blood pressure appear to be the cause, researcher suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652648.asp 5/5/2011 Cardiac Arrest Less Deadly in Exercise Facilities, Study Finds 50% of victims survived, compared with 36% in other indoor public places http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652632.asp 5/5/2011 To Feel Better, Exercise Harder: Study Mood improves more after vigorous exercise, researchers find http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652507.asp 5/4/2011 Football Legend Steve Young Urges Kids, Parents to Play It Safe Experts offer tips on how to help prevent youth sports injuries http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652527.asp 5/4/2011 Structured Exercise Programs Help Lower Blood Sugar, Study Finds People with type 2 diabetes benefited most from supervised activity, analysis finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652580.asp 5/3/2011 Kids Specializing in One Sport More Likely to Get Hurt: Study Growing bodies more vulnerable to repetitive injuries, intense play, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652451.asp 5/2/2011 Survey Finds Many Young Adults Oblivious to Heart Health As obesity and other risk factors rise, many believe stroke and heart disease won't affect them http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652445.asp 5/2/2011 Exercising While Learning Boosts Test Scores, Study Finds When physical activity was combined with academic skills, elementary students retained more http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652399.asp 5/2/2011 Frailty Prevalence May Rise Throughout Adulthood It's not limited to those older than 65, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652126.asp 4/26/2011 Vitamin E, Diabetes Drug May Not Ease Obesity-Linked Liver Trouble in Kids Fatty liver disease affects 1 in 20 U.S. children, and can have serious consequences, study authors say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652293.asp 4/26/2011 Tai Chi May Help Heart Failure Patients Ancient Chinese exercise seems to improve quality of life, researchers report http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652253.asp 4/25/2011 Pushing Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Risk of Chronic Disease for Blacks: Study Healthy behaviors reduced diabetes, heart disease in couples with one HIV-infected partner http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652190.asp 4/25/2011 Treat Depression to Boost Diabetes Self-Care: Study Telephone counseling led to lower blood pressure, more exercise, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652099.asp 4/24/2011 U.S. Parents Want Kids More Active During School Day: Poll A third think elementary schools should devote more time to PE, survey finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652089.asp 4/21/2011 Couch-Potato Kids: It Shows in Their Eyes, Researchers Say Excess screen time, low physical activity linked to narrow retinal vessels, predicting poor heart health http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652095.asp 4/20/2011 Depression Common After Brain Injury About 30 percent of brain-injured people suffer depression, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652025.asp 4/19/2011 For Nonsmokers, Healthy Living Cuts Death Rate in Half: Study Better diet, exercise and keeping slim fend off heart disease, cancer, research shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652030.asp 4/19/2011 Too Many Parents Think Injuries Are 'Part of the Game' But half of team-sports injuries are preventable, survey says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art652045.asp 4/19/2011 Wrestlers' Quick Weight Loss May Cause Mental Confusion Loss of 4% or more of body mass could affect decision-making, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651996.asp 4/18/2011 Lifestyle Changes Can Slash Blood Fat Levels, Experts Say Improving exercise, eating habits reduces triglycerides, heart association notes http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651952.asp 4/18/2011 Nervous System Imbalance May Cause Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors Researchers find high levels of stress hormones, systemic inflammation http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651860.asp 4/14/2011 Experts Call for Twist on Football Helmet Design Aim would be for a redesign to better prevent brain bleeding http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651868.asp 4/13/2011 Youth Football Injuries on the Rise, Study Finds Researchers say more efforts must be made to protect young athletes http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651859.asp 4/13/2011 Aerobic Exercise May Curb Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Report Daily one-hour walks also improved insulin sensitivity in people who are obese, researchers found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651750.asp 4/13/2011 Brisk Walk Can Boost Blood Flow to the Brain: Report Older women benefited from aerobic activity, 30-50 minutes, 3-4 times per week, small study found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651749.asp 4/12/2011 Having Kids Might Make Young Women Heavier, Less Fit Study found they consumed more calories, exercised less http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651761.asp 4/11/2011 Progressive Weight Training Can Boost Seniors' Strength Rising levels of exercise help preserve, improve lean muscle, research shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651571.asp 4/11/2011 Short Bursts of Exercise Good for the Heart: Study And it's not as time-consuming as less strenuous workouts, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651629.asp 4/8/2011 Hormone Linked to Absence of Periods in Women With Low Body Fat Lack of leptin contributes to condition, but a synthetic hormone may help, study suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651608.asp 4/8/2011 'Retail Therapy' Might Really Work Daily shopping prolonged survival among elders by 27%, say Taiwanese researchers http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651687.asp 4/7/2011 Sudden Cardiac Death More Common in Young Athletes Than Thought Findings highlight need for screening those participating in school sports, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651570.asp 4/5/2011 Yoga May Also Calm a Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat Small study found reduction in episodes of atrial fibrillation, which can raise stroke risk http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651544.asp 4/4/2011 Tips for Keeping Young Athletes Safe Doctor's OK recommended before kids start playing sports, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651326.asp 4/1/2011 Exercise Is Key for People With Arthritis: Expert Too much sitting around can worsen the condition http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651432.asp 4/1/2011 Sports Gear Should Also Protect Eyes, Experts Say Athletes can avoid devastating injuries by wearing activity-specific protective eyewear http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651463.asp 4/1/2011 Diet-Exercise Combo Seems to Work Best for Obese Seniors Doing both helps shed pounds, boosts stamina, but workout alone not enough to lose weight: study http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651379.asp 3/30/2011 Healthy Lifestyles Could Halve Cases of Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat Atrial fibrillation raises stroke risk, but it doesn't have to happen, study shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651315.asp 3/28/2011 Hot Days Turn Pitchers Into Hot Heads Major league pitchers more likely to 'bean' batters in retaliation during sweltering weather, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650860.asp 3/27/2011 Laughter, Music May Lower Blood Pressure, Study Says But experts disagree on whether the findings are meaningful http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651214.asp 3/25/2011 Taking Responsibility for Own Health Often Not Enough Pennsylvania survey found 93% hold themselves accountable but 33% don't exercise http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651065.asp 3/25/2011 Cyclists Urged to Prep Their Bodies for the Long Haul Mainly carbs and liquids needed for the mind and muscles alike, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642077.asp 3/25/2011 Exercise May Blunt Salt's Effect on Hypertension The more active you are, the less a high-sodium diet will raise your blood pressure, study suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651030.asp 3/23/2011 Study: Infrequent Sex Can Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Death Danger greatest shortly after physical activity, but absolute risk small, research finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art651113.asp 3/22/2011 Women Should See Ob-Gyn Annually, Experts Say Obstetrician/gynecologist group urges women to follow its updated recommendations http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650976.asp 3/21/2011 High Blood Pressure Linked to Drop in Walking Speed, Study Finds Major declines affect seniors' ability to remain independent, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650882.asp 3/16/2011 Fido May Help Keep You Fit Dog owners more likely to meet exercise guidelines, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650880.asp 3/15/2011 Betting During March Madness May Make the Games Less Fun Enjoyment gets lost in the wagering, even for those who pick a winner, researcher says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650773.asp 3/14/2011 Southeastern States Mired in the 'Diabetes Belt': CDC Report Wide swath cutting across U.S. needs better prevention and treatment efforts, study suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650642.asp 3/8/2011 Video Games That Make Kids Move Burn Calories Study found energy expenditure equaled that of moderate to vigorous exercise http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650634.asp 3/7/2011 Sledding Source of Most Winter Sports Injuries: Report More than 700,000 injuries linked to the activity in U.S. each year, surgeon says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650380.asp 3/6/2011 Exercise Common Sense During Warm Weather Activities With summer coming, brush up on safety precautions to prevent heat illness http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650508.asp 3/5/2011 Risk of Drug-Resistant Staph Infection in Gym Low: Study No MRSA found on equipment tested, so extensive cleaning not always necessary http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650548.asp 3/4/2011 Parks Add Options for Kids' Exercise, Study Finds Certain features of outdoor spaces help cut sedentary indoor time, Australian researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650279.asp 3/4/2011 Kidney Transplant Patients Urged to Keep Fit to Survive Low levels of physical activity linked to raised risk of early death, researchers warn http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650464.asp 3/3/2011 Endurance Exercise Thwarts Premature Aging in Mice Researchers liken aggressive workouts to 'fountain of youth' http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650229.asp 2/25/2011 Family Dog Might Make Teens More Active Study finds slight rise in daily exercise, although exact reasons aren't clear http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649833.asp 2/25/2011 Spinal Fusion Surgery May Leave Some Back Pain Patients Worse Off: Study Those who got operation were less likely to return to work than those treated in other ways http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650089.asp 2/23/2011 Busy Social Life May Stave Off Disability in Elderly Seniors who participate in activities are better able to continue self-care, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650073.asp 2/21/2011 Views on Pitchers' Elbow Surgery Called 'Disturbing' Survey finds effect of pitch counts underestimated, benefits overestimated http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649996.asp 2/19/2011 Separate Bikes-Only Lanes in Cities Cut Injury Rate: Study Cycle tracks separated from traffic would also encourage more biking, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650047.asp 2/18/2011 Study Says 2 Therapies Help Fight Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Cognitive behavior counseling and exercise program enhanced standard treatment, according to British researchers http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650067.asp 2/18/2011 Pre-Run Stretching Doesn't Prevent Injuries, Study Finds But switching your routine could get you hurt, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art650004.asp 2/17/2011 Knee Replacements Still Work 20 Years Later Study showed most recipients remained active and pain-free http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649904.asp 2/17/2011 Appalachia, the South Home to Least-Active Americans: CDC Exercise can help ward off heart disease, cancer, diabetes, agency notes http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649987.asp 2/16/2011 Stress Fractures Hitting High School Athletes Study finds overuse injuries are common in running-related sports http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649873.asp 2/15/2011 Pedal Your Way to Better Health, at Work Study tests portable device that desk-bound workers could use http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649886.asp 2/15/2011 Number of Mountain Bike Injuries Dropping Researchers credit better bike design for downward trend http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649661.asp 2/14/2011 Quick, Simple Test Can Detect Concussion in Athletes Screening superior to other sideline tests in spotting early signs of brain trauma, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649649.asp 2/13/2011 Get Into Shape Before Spring Activities, Doctor Advises A checkup, improved strength, flexibility can help prevent injuries when starting a new sport http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649695.asp 2/12/2011 Skin Infections Can Spread Easily Among Athletes But outbreaks of herpes, ringworm and MRSA are preventable, dermatologist says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649712.asp 2/11/2011 Helmet Use Encouraged for Downhill Skiers, Snowboarders Head protection gains attention following high-profile deaths on the slopes http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649803.asp 2/11/2011 Overweight Kids Who Exercise Improve Thinking, Math Skills: Study Chronic sedentary behavior 'is compromising children's ability and achievement,' research suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649818.asp 2/11/2011 Therapy Can Help Stroke Patients Walk, Even After 6 Months Comparison study found intense training at home as good as high-tech treadmill device http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649856.asp 2/11/2011 Obesity Tied to Education, Income, but Not Suburbia: Study Findings dispute belief that city living is advantageous weight-wise http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649740.asp 2/10/2011 Frequent Pitching Could Harm Kids' Shoulders, Elbows They should pitch no more than 100 innings per calendar year, and some less, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649524.asp 2/6/2011 Some Tips for Avoiding Injury on Super Bowl Sunday Drinking, driving -- and what can happen if you forget to go when nature calls http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649566.asp 2/5/2011 Cancer on the Rise in Developing Countries: Report As economies grow, nations see increasing rates of lifestyle-related diseases, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649585.asp 2/4/2011 Healthier Lifestyles May Prevent 340,000 U.S. Cancers a Year: Study Regular exercise, balanced diet, limited alcohol help ward off disease, researchers find http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649464.asp 2/4/2011 Narrowed Leg Arteries Disable Women Faster Than Men: Study Women were 2.3 times less likely to be able to walk a continuous quarter mile after 4 years http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649336.asp 2/3/2011 Winning Wrestlers Get Bigger Testosterone Boost After Match Hormone also rose in those who lost, but not nearly as much, researchers find http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649309.asp 2/2/2011 Brisk Walks May Boost Memory in Older Adults After one year of exercise, hippocampus region was bigger, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649420.asp 1/31/2011 Running-Related Injuries on the Rise in U.S. Kids: Study Formal guidelines needed to help adults teach children the proper way to run, expert suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649355.asp 1/30/2011 Multiple Concussions Raise Teen Athletes' Health Risks Two or more head injuries can lead to problems with memory, sleep and headaches, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649329.asp 1/29/2011 Retired NFL Players More Likely to Take Painkillers Study found use of opioids four times greater than general population http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649370.asp 1/28/2011 Exercise Helps Ease Irritable Bowel Symptoms Swedish study finds active group had much less pain and discomfort, compared to control group http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649301.asp 1/28/2011 If NFL Linemen Can Bounce Back from Back Surgery, So Can You Study found most were able to resume their playing careers http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649182.asp 1/26/2011 Changing Parental Behavior May Help Obese Kids Lose Weight Young children of parents who took classes in nutrition, exercise kept weight off for 2 years http://fitness-news-feed.com/art649193.asp 1/25/2011 For Safe Sledding, Follow These Tips Helmets can help prevent serious head injuries, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art648966.asp 1/23/2011 Prepare for Concussion Risk in Winter Sports: CDC Wear protective equipment, get medical help right away for head injury, agency advises http://fitness-news-feed.com/art648946.asp 1/22/2011 More Evidence That TV, Computer Time Could Harm Heart After treadmill test, cardiac recovery worse in those with more 'screen time,' study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art648912.asp 1/18/2011 Five Steps to a Healthier Heart Expert offers simple lifestyle changes to keep cardiovascular disease at bay http://fitness-news-feed.com/art648855.asp 1/15/2011 The More You Walk, the Lower Your Diabetes Risk: Study 10,000 steps daily 5 days a week three times more protective than just 3,000 steps a day http://fitness-news-feed.com/art648802.asp 1/14/2011 Falls as Serious for Elderly as Stroke, Heart Attack: Experts New guidelines say exercise, intervention essential to help those at risk maintain balance, strength http://fitness-news-feed.com/art648721.asp 1/13/2011 Taking Short Breaks From Sitting May Help Waistline and Heart Even a little more activity spread through the average workday boosts health, study suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art648761.asp 1/12/2011 Sailing Injuries Common, Survey Finds Most of those hurt fell, got hit by boom or tangled up in line http://fitness-news-feed.com/art648536.asp 1/8/2011 Bike-Riding Ability May Distinguish 'Atypical' Parkinson's For accurate diagnosis, doctors should ask about bicycling, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art648606.asp 1/7/2011 Exercise May Improve Odds Against Prostate Cancer Death Study found three hours or more of vigorous activity a week upped patients' long-term survival http://fitness-news-feed.com/art648499.asp 1/5/2011 Fast Walkers May Have More Years Ahead of Them Experts say speed can indicate a person's state of health http://fitness-news-feed.com/art648477.asp 1/4/2011 Healthy Habits in Youth Tied to Better Adult Cholesterol Levels Poor lifestyle factors such as gaining body fat, smoking linked to high-risk levels, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art648176.asp 1/3/2011 Stretching Before Warm-Up Swings May Harm Golf Game Study links it to a 60 percent drop in accuracy, possibly due to slacker tendons http://fitness-news-feed.com/art647450.asp 12/29/2010 Weight Loss During Marathon Linked to Quicker Finish Time Runners who shed more pounds along the way completed race faster, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art647749.asp 12/21/2010 Give Yourself the Gift of a Stress-Free Holiday Take steps to protect your health by keeping it simple this season, expert advises http://fitness-news-feed.com/art647612.asp 12/20/2010 Sickle Cell May Be Hidden Danger to Young Athletes Two young football players have died this year from condition known as exertional sickling http://fitness-news-feed.com/art647569.asp 12/17/2010 Elderly Patients Who Get on Feet Leave Hospital Sooner Even small amounts of increased mobility may speed discharge, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art647449.asp 12/15/2010 Death Rate From Heart Disease, Stroke Drops Off Over Decade But success is costly and much too limited, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art647508.asp 12/15/2010 Regular Exercise While Young May Slow Middle-Age Spread 150 minutes of exercise a week helped keep off pounds, maintain a smaller waist over 20 years, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art647483.asp 12/14/2010 What's Good for Heart May Also Be Good for Brain High 'good' cholesterol seems to protect against Alzheimer's disease, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art647404.asp 12/13/2010 'Walkable' Communities More Close-Knit, Study Finds Residents are also healthier, happier, with a higher quality of life http://fitness-news-feed.com/art647243.asp 12/10/2010 Shortened Jump Training Course May Save Women Basketball Players' Knees After just four weeks, strength and stability had improved, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art647150.asp 12/9/2010 Weight-Lifting After Breast Cancer Won't Cause Lymphedema, Study Finds And it might actually be beneficial, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art647177.asp 12/9/2010 Youth Sports Injuries Reaching Epidemic Levels, Experts Report 8,000 kids are treated in ERs daily, trainers' association says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art647067.asp 12/7/2010 Concussion Symptoms Can Differ for Boys and Girls Study of high school athletes shows males more often confused, while females may appear drowsy http://fitness-news-feed.com/art647082.asp 12/7/2010 Kids' Team Sports Often Lacking in Exercise, Study Finds Soccer, softball and baseball players found to be inactive for about 30 minutes per practice session http://fitness-news-feed.com/art646984.asp 12/6/2010 Rugby Headgear Not Enough to Stop Head, Spine Trauma Research suggests best approach is player education, rule enforcement http://fitness-news-feed.com/art646201.asp 12/4/2010 U.S. Needs National Registry for Joint Replacement Devices: Study Kaiser registry of 80,000 helps notify patients of device recalls, researchers find http://fitness-news-feed.com/art646655.asp 12/3/2010 Lifestyle Key to Preventing Stroke, Guidelines Say Number of strokes rising in U.S., but deaths drop almost one-third http://fitness-news-feed.com/art646911.asp 12/2/2010 U.S. Government Sets New Health Goals for 2020 These are more modest than previous ones, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art646932.asp 12/2/2010 New Piece of Alzheimer's Puzzle Identified Changes in lining of blood vessels appear to contribute to disease, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art646747.asp 12/2/2010 Imaging May Reveal Sports-Related Brain Disorder at Early Stage Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is now diagnosed only at autopsy http://fitness-news-feed.com/art646590.asp 12/1/2010 Endurance Runners Lost 50% of Body Fat During 2-Month Race In addition, muscle volume in legs was reduced by 7%, analysis found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art646587.asp 11/30/2010 Kids Who Eat Fruits, Veggies May Cut Heart Risk And threats to heart can be seen in children as young as 9, second study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art646650.asp 11/29/2010 Regular Walking May Slow Decline of Alzheimer's Researchers also find that walking 6 miles a week can help prevent onset of disease http://fitness-news-feed.com/art646656.asp 11/29/2010 Don't Take a Holiday From Exercise Incorporate active measures into your daily routines as holidays approach, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art645957.asp 11/27/2010 Tai Chi May Provide Arthritis Relief Stiffness, fatigue, balance and well-being improved after two months, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art645945.asp 11/24/2010 Practicing Moving to Music May Help Elderly Avoid Falls But another program, using videos and risk awareness, didn't help older hospitalized patients, research shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art646261.asp 11/23/2010 Exercise Combo Best for Type 2 Diabetes Alternating aerobic exercise and resistance training significantly lowered blood sugar, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art646510.asp 11/23/2010 Winter Skies Still Pose Sun Danger, Experts Warn Especially at high altitudes, skin protection is needed year-round http://fitness-news-feed.com/art645861.asp 11/16/2010 Few Make Lifestyle Changes that Could Keep Their Heart Healthy Survey found only .01 percent heeded all seven recommendations from heart association http://fitness-news-feed.com/art645975.asp 11/15/2010 Are You at Risk of Developing Diabetes? Know the risk factors and warning signs, experts advise http://fitness-news-feed.com/art645627.asp 11/11/2010 Many Kids Skipping Meals, Snacking Instead U.S. survey finds they typically miss breakfast or dinner but get lunch at school http://fitness-news-feed.com/art645745.asp 11/11/2010 Positive Attitude, Planning May Help Women Through Menopause Women should start preparing for the change when they hit perimenopause, specialist says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art645629.asp 11/10/2010 Activity Level Seems to Decline Throughout College Years Students need to make time for exercise to avoid becoming sedentary, gaining weight, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art645651.asp 11/10/2010 Soy Chemicals May Lower Risk for Invasive Breast Cancer Other studies at cancer meeting look at effect on women of hormone therapy, exercise http://fitness-news-feed.com/art645721.asp 11/9/2010 To Best Fight Cancer, New Guidelines Urge Exercise Advice represents a sea change in treatment, from 'take it easy' to 'get moving' http://fitness-news-feed.com/art639931.asp 11/5/2010 Concussion Rate in Young Hockey Players Higher Than Thought Canadian researchers found rate was three times that reported in earlier studies http://fitness-news-feed.com/art645246.asp 11/3/2010 Many Coaches Unprepared for Student-Athletes' Asthma More education needed, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art645105.asp 11/3/2010 Online Feedback May Boost Weight-Loss Success Adding computer-generated messages to program increased effectiveness, researchers found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art645248.asp 11/2/2010 Exercise May Help Beat the Common Cold Each bout of aerobic actvity revs up the immune system, study authors suggest http://fitness-news-feed.com/art645242.asp 11/2/2010 Canadian Kids Seem More Likely to Be Sidelined by Asthma They report more isolation, exclusion from sports compared with kids in other nations, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644772.asp 11/2/2010 Concussion Should Sideline Athletes: Neurologists Medical evaluation needed before athlete gets cleared to play, Academy of Neurology advises http://fitness-news-feed.com/art645220.asp 11/1/2010 Athletes Excel in Hot or Cool Temps After Heat Acclimation Study first to show this type of training boosted performance in cool conditions http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644967.asp 10/31/2010 Chronic Constipation Appears to Be Increasing Among Kids Lack of enough water, fiber and exercise may be partly to blame, researchers suggest http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644965.asp 10/29/2010 Artificial Turf Helps Football Players With Agility Drills But for the collegians studied, the 40-yard dash was just as fast on natural grass http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644691.asp 10/28/2010 Parent-Only Programs Can Help Obese Kids Lose Weight: Study Compared with groups including children, adult-only sessions had equal success, researchers found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644884.asp 10/27/2010 Healthy Living Can Prevent Nearly 25% of Colorectal Cancers Study cites good diet, exercise, moderate drinking among key factors http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644928.asp 10/27/2010 Marathons Affect Heart, but Runners Bounce Back Those less fit at higher risk, researcher says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644825.asp 10/25/2010 NFL Players With Concussions Sidelined Longer: Study Team physicians appear to have adopted a more 'conservative approach to concussion management,' neurologist says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644733.asp 10/25/2010 Steroids May Only Offer Short-Term Help for Tennis Elbow Beyond 12 weeks they appear useless or even harmful, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644787.asp 10/22/2010 1 in 10 Child Athletes Injured, Experts Say Here's how parents can help curb the trend http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644378.asp 10/22/2010 Winter Runners Reap Physical, Mental Benefits: Expert Outdoor run on cold days may even help prevent seasonal affective disorder, specialist says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644270.asp 10/16/2010 Strength Training May Help Kidney Patients Live Longer, Healthier Over 5 years, those with largest mid-arm muscles 37 percent less likely to die, study found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644296.asp 10/15/2010 Even a Little Weight Loss Helps Lower Blood Pressure in Obese Kids Hypertension in youth can lead to heart disease later on, study authors note http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644477.asp 10/15/2010 Yoga May Combat Fibromyalgia Symptoms Less pain, fatigue, anxiety reported by study participants after 8 weeks, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644412.asp 10/14/2010 Walking 6 to 9 Miles a Week May Help Save Memory Brain's gray matter doesn't seem to shrink with this amount of exercise, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644342.asp 10/13/2010 Three Healthy Habits Cut Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds Exercise, healthy weight, moderate alcohol benefit even women with a family history, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644160.asp 10/12/2010 Insulin Resistance Might Raise Risk of Stroke Study found non-diabetics with the condition were three times more vulnerable http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644233.asp 10/11/2010 Structured Diet, Exercise Plans Seem to Shed Pounds Two studies found those on regimens lost more weight than those who were not, but critics call results 'best-case scenario' http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644144.asp 10/11/2010 October Named International Walk to School Month Kids urged to get some exercise every day by walking or biking to school http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643794.asp 10/10/2010 Women Sweat Less Readily Than Men Finding may explain why heat waves hit females harder, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art644071.asp 10/8/2010 Urging Exercise at Faith-Based Meetings May Boost Activity Intervention combining religion and fitness had good results among older black women http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643948.asp 10/7/2010 Americans Trailing World in Steps-Per-Day U.S. adults walk about half the distance of Swiss, Australians, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643945.asp 10/5/2010 Interactive Video Games Linked to Injuries However, expert says it's not a major problem http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643892.asp 10/4/2010 Companies Can Motivate Families to Live Healthier Study found cash incentive drove lifestyle changes for IBM employees http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643844.asp 10/4/2010 Doctors' Health, Well-Being Affect Patient Counseling Those who live healthy lifestyle more likely to offer beneficial advice, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643802.asp 10/1/2010 Poor Health Habits Linked to Subpar Work Performance Employees who smoke, don't exercise or eat right take more time off, are less productive, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643574.asp 9/28/2010 Team Sports Pep Up Middle-School Kids Those who participate say they feel better mentally and physically, researchers find http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643531.asp 9/28/2010 How People With Type 2 Diabetes Can Lose Weight, Keep It Off: Study Intensive lifestyle change program yielded better results than support group http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643558.asp 9/28/2010 Adding Recess to the Workday Gains Backers Programs to get adults up and moving may have business as well as personal rewards http://fitness-news-feed.com/art640627.asp 9/28/2010 Physical Abilities May Affect Survival After Breast Cancer Patients who struggle with daily activities more likely to die from other causes, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643560.asp 9/27/2010 ER Visits for Kids' Ice Hockey Injuries Soar From 1990 to 2006, emergency treatment for players aged 9 to 14 rose 163 percent, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643435.asp 9/26/2010 Recent Stress May Reduce Cancer Therapy Effectiveness Protein involved in mental, physical exertion cut chemo and radiation benefits in lab study http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643444.asp 9/23/2010 Dancing in Heels Puts Toes Under Extreme Pressure: Study Findings may spur improved designs of high-heeled dance shoes, scientists suggest http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643369.asp 9/22/2010 Counseling May Not Help Heart Failure Patients Comply With Rx Many too overwhelmed to follow doctor's orders, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643390.asp 9/21/2010 Manual Labor, Bike or Foot Commute Helps The Heart Study confirms that physical activity, however you get it, may cut risk of heart failure http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643367.asp 9/20/2010 Most Americans Don't Get Daily Exercise Only 5% reported vigorous physical activity within preceding 24-hour period, researchers found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643187.asp 9/18/2010 Tendon Injuries May Be Linked to Estrogen Levels in Female Athletes Further research needed to test theory that naturally higher amounts increase risk, scientists say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643081.asp 9/14/2010 More Kids Who Play Basketball Suffering Head Injuries While other types of injuries have declined, concussions have gone up 70 percent, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643010.asp 9/13/2010 Two New Programs Aim to Prevent, Treat Childhood Obesity U.S. National Institutes of Health investing $72 million in effort to curb growing problem http://fitness-news-feed.com/art643027.asp 9/13/2010 Play Heads-Up Football to Avoid Getting Hurt Campaign seeks to reduce the number of injuries suffered by young athletes http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642981.asp 9/11/2010 Can Basic Physical Tests Help Predict Death Risk? Poorer results on balance, mobility and strength tests linked to higher mortality rate, study contends http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642983.asp 9/10/2010 Clearing Kids for Sports Participation Sparks Conflicts Medical experts disagree on how extensively young athletes' hearts should be tested http://fitness-news-feed.com/art636446.asp 9/10/2010 In Elderly, Risks Differ for Indoor Versus Outdoor Falls Prevention programs should take seniors' lifestyle, environment into account, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642880.asp 9/9/2010 10% of 2010 Winter Olympians Suffered Injuries Bobsledding, ice hockey, alpine freestyle skiing proved among most dangerous sports, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642901.asp 9/9/2010 Working Overtime Adds to Heart Risk for Out-of-Shape Men But being physically fit seems to protect those who work longer hours, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642917.asp 9/8/2010 College Students Reminded to Wash Their Hands Making good hygiene a habit can help stop spread of flu at school, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642756.asp 9/6/2010 Winter Sports Tourists at Higher Risk of Heart Attack Too little conditioning, cold and high altitude all contribute to hazard, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642659.asp 9/5/2010 Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids' Health, Well-Being Pediatrician offers tips to start the school year right http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642757.asp 9/4/2010 No Surprise: Walking, Cycling Linked to Healthier Weights Researcher admits finding seems obvious, but says scientific proof still important to encourage activity http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642502.asp 9/4/2010 Active Lifestyle May Help Counter Obesity Genes Those with inherited susceptibility to overweight urged to get moving, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642630.asp 8/31/2010 In Triathletes, Heart Adapts for Efficiency, Scans Show Combining endurance and resistance training best for optimal cardiac health, study suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642523.asp 8/31/2010 Concussion Rates Soar Among Younger Kids Pediatrician group issues new guidelines for sport-related head injuries http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642556.asp 8/30/2010 Kids + Sports = Risk for Concussion Being on the alert for symptoms can be key to preventing brain damage http://fitness-news-feed.com/art636071.asp 8/27/2010 Record Heat Requires Exercise Precautions Expert offers tips for safe workouts on scorching days http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642287.asp 8/26/2010 Short-Term Overeating Could Make Long-Term Weight Loss Tougher Swedish study suggests pounds put on during high-cal, low-exercise periods stick around http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642452.asp 8/25/2010 Child Sledding Injuries Number 20,000 a Year Adolescent boys most likely to be hurt, researcher says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642377.asp 8/23/2010 In Seniors, 'Fear of Falling' Risky in Itself Regardless of actual risk, the anxiety made them more likely to tumble, study shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642266.asp 8/20/2010 High School Football Players Prone to Heat-Linked Illness They're much more vulnerable than kids playing other sports, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642305.asp 8/19/2010 Tai Chi May Help Ease Fibromyalgia Participants reported less pain, a happier mood and overall better quality of life http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642242.asp 8/18/2010 Bad Habits Tied to Recurrent Headaches in Teens Study suggests quitting smoking, exercising, losing weight can cut their frequency http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642232.asp 8/18/2010 Proper Training for Marathon Run Takes Time, Experts Say Advice includes building up mileage slowly and avoiding overtraining http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642052.asp 8/15/2010 Walking to School Could Ease Classroom Stress In study, kids 'commuting' by feet had better heart rate, blood pressure during test http://fitness-news-feed.com/art642051.asp 8/14/2010 Fractures a Costly Cause of High School Sports Injury 95% require expensive diagnostic imaging, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art641814.asp 8/8/2010 Early Steps Can Protect Your Knees, Prevent Later Problems Lifestyle changes can help stave off arthritis, surgery, doctor says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art641774.asp 8/7/2010 Surgeons' Group Weighs In on Football Injury Prevention As season approaches, safety measures can help ward off hazardous concussions, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art641812.asp 8/6/2010 'Body Checking' Not to Blame for Most Ice Hockey Injuries: Study The majority of youth players are not hurt intentionally, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art641752.asp 8/5/2010 Weight Gain Eroding Americans' Quality of Life 'Healthy days per year' lost due to overweight has doubled since 1993, study shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art641728.asp 8/3/2010 Dorm With Cafeteria May Boost College Weight Gain Walking farther for meals seems to keep freshmen slimmer, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art641528.asp 8/3/2010 Low Carb-, Low-Fat Diets Tied for Long-Term Weight Loss 2-year trial finds no difference in pounds lost, but cutting carbs may be best for heart health http://fitness-news-feed.com/art641741.asp 8/2/2010 Athletes Need to Protect Against Heat Stroke: Expert Taking simple steps during summer sports can prevent potentially fatal illness, athletic trainer says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art641646.asp 7/31/2010 Clean Water May Still Pose Health Risk for Swimmers Microbes at sub-tropical beaches can cause stomach, respiratory problems, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art641595.asp 7/30/2010 Doing Prescribed Exercises May Help Relieve Arthritis Pain Adhering to recommended routine reduced aches, boosted strength, researchers found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art641548.asp 7/30/2010 Knee, Hip Replacements May Aid Weight Loss: Study Healthier lifestyle may be an added bonus for patients following joint surgery, researcher suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art641530.asp 7/29/2010 To Help Keep Weight Off, Turn to the Web Well-designed Internet sites boost odds that pounds won't return, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art641498.asp 7/27/2010 Each Summer, Falls Top the List of Ways Kids Get Hurt Injuries are often 'predictable and preventable,' expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art640929.asp 7/24/2010 As Weight Goes Up, So Do Heart Risks Across-the-board improvements may await those who trim down http://fitness-news-feed.com/art634254.asp 7/23/2010 The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life Span: Study Effect was seen even when researchers factored out obesity, exercise http://fitness-news-feed.com/art641401.asp 7/22/2010 Not Every ACL Tear Needs Early Surgery, Study Suggests One expert says treatment of the common knee injury is best decided case-by-case http://fitness-news-feed.com/art641348.asp 7/21/2010 'Get Moving' Can Be Vital Advice for Seniors 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6/1/2010 Bursts of Vigorous Activity Appear to Be a 'Stress-Buffer' Exercise 3 days per week may slow cell aging, research suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art639528.asp 5/28/2010 Exercise Boosts Health of Cancer Patients Physical activity during and after treatment resulted in less fatigue, greater well-being, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art639448.asp 5/27/2010 Fit People Release More Fat-Burning Molecules During Exercise And marathon runners generate far more than those who do moderate exercise, study shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art639526.asp 5/27/2010 Osteoarthritis Claims Growing Number of Younger Victims Intensive sports and exercise at young age may be the cause, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art634900.asp 5/26/2010 Washington, D.C., Tops List of Healthiest U.S. Cities Residents walk more, eat better, have more access to parks than other urbanites http://fitness-news-feed.com/art639439.asp 5/25/2010 Swimming Lessons OK for Toddlers, Experts 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Obesity a Bigger Threat to Kids in Southern States Rate in Mississippi is double that of children in Oregon, CDC study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art638745.asp 5/3/2010 Motor Skills Lag in Poor Preschoolers Delays in running, catching, throwing lead to sedentary lifestyle, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art638616.asp 4/30/2010 Exercise, Weight Control May Keep Fibromyalgia at Bay Study finds link between excess weight and the pain disorder, especially among inactive women http://fitness-news-feed.com/art638593.asp 4/29/2010 Mediterranean Diet Helps Protect Aging Brain People who scored highest in adherence to diet least likely to suffer mental decline, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art638431.asp 4/27/2010 Steroids Could Harm Heart's Pumping Ability Rather than enlarged hearts in weight lifters, study finds problems contracting, relaxing http://fitness-news-feed.com/art638448.asp 4/27/2010 Four Unhealthy Behaviors Linked to Premature Death People who smoke, 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Men cite faster times as the goal, while females hope to 'feel good,' study found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art638158.asp 4/17/2010 Play Creatively as a Kid, Be a Healthier Adult Grown-ups need to stop restricting kids' activity, researcher says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art637993.asp 4/14/2010 U.S. Hospitals Get Low Marks on Curbing Infections Federal reports also say health care providers can do more to help obese patients http://fitness-news-feed.com/art638053.asp 4/13/2010 Help Your Kids Stay Active Join in, and make it fun, group urges http://fitness-news-feed.com/art637905.asp 4/11/2010 More Kids Falling Prey to Sports Overuse Injuries New campaign highlights need for education and prevention http://fitness-news-feed.com/art637906.asp 4/9/2010 A Brisk Pace May Keep Stroke at Bay Women who walked for 2 or more hours per week cut risk by 30%, study found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art637789.asp 4/6/2010 Exercise Helps Teens Overcome 'Obesity Gene' DNA does not make overweight inevitable, new study shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art637745.asp 4/5/2010 Expectant Mom's Exercise Keeps Newborn's Birth Weight Down May lower baby's risk of obesity later in life, research suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art637658.asp 4/5/2010 Weight Training-Related Injuries on the Rise Most injuries occur when using free weights, not machines, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art637602.asp 4/4/2010 Only 1 in 4 Pregnant Women Gets Enough Exercise U.S. guidelines urge 150 minutes of moderate activity per week, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art637579.asp 4/2/2010 Turning Your Workday Into Weight Loss 'Healthy office' can help employees shed pounds, boost productivity, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art637133.asp 4/1/2010 Man's Best Friend Helps Mend Broken Hearts Cardiac patients walking back to health with shelter dogs http://fitness-news-feed.com/art636857.asp 3/30/2010 Many With Arthritis Find Simple Solutions for Relief But they would benefit more if they sought advice from doctors, pharmacists, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art637417.asp 3/30/2010 Being Active an Hour a Day Puts Brakes on Weight Gain Walking, biking, dancing can all help normal-weight women as they age, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art637286.asp 3/23/2010 Safety Should Be Priority for Those Involved in Kids' Sports Teamwork between players, parents and coaches can help prevent injuries http://fitness-news-feed.com/art637040.asp 3/21/2010 Marathoners Face Greater Risk of Artery Problems And this could lead to high blood pressure, heart attack, even death, study suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art637000.asp 3/15/2010 Intense Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Therapies Don't Help Type 2 Diabetics Study findings underscore the importance of exercise and proper nutrition, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art637003.asp 3/15/2010 Scans May Be Misleading for Hockey Players MRIs shouldn't take the place of a good clinical exam, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art636882.asp 3/14/2010 Air Pollution Slows Women's Marathon Times Men aren't significantly hindered, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art636811.asp 3/13/2010 Football Injuries More Likely on Certain Artificial Turf More players had ligament damage, ankle sprains than on natural grass, study shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art636875.asp 3/12/2010 High-Impact Sports Might Not Harm Knee Replacements More active patients had better joint function, study found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art636909.asp 3/12/2010 Pre-Season Test Spots Baseball Pitchers at Risk of Injury Weakness in rotator cuff a warning sign, but exercise regimens can help, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art636892.asp 3/11/2010 Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common Stretching, rest can ease elbow, shoulder pain that plagues many young players, studies show http://fitness-news-feed.com/art636862.asp 3/10/2010 Jump in Kids' Sports Injuries Due to Overuse Awareness can slow this 'silent epidemic,' prevent long-term problems, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art636825.asp 3/10/2010 As Pro Baseball Players Get Bigger, So Do Their Health Risks: Study But N.Y. 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Study finds people are more likely to strike forefoot first, easing impact http://fitness-news-feed.com/art635403.asp 1/27/2010 In Injury-Prone Soccer, Headers Aren't the Problem Colliding with other body parts, and the ground, cause more injuries, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art635258.asp 1/26/2010 More Proof Exercise Leads to Healthier Aging Good for the mind and body, series of studies finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art635287.asp 1/25/2010 Downhill Sports Can Take a Dangerous Turn Expert advises skiers, snowboarders to keep alert and wear a helmet http://fitness-news-feed.com/art635041.asp 1/24/2010 Video Gaming Just Might Fight Aging Experts find physical and mental benefits as people grow old http://fitness-news-feed.com/art631083.asp 1/22/2010 1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has High Cholesterol Obese, overweight at greatest risk for heart disease as adults, CDC report notes http://fitness-news-feed.com/art635235.asp 1/21/2010 Medical Students Supportive of Alternative Medicine 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http://fitness-news-feed.com/art623457.asp 1/28/2009 Hormone-Boosting Drug May Help Treat Frailty Older adults who took capromorelin had boost in lean body mass http://fitness-news-feed.com/art623402.asp 1/27/2009 Recess Makes for Better Students Study finds getting enough of it each day helps kids perform better in classroom http://fitness-news-feed.com/art623420.asp 1/26/2009 HS Sports Shoulder Injuries More Likely in Boys Player-to-player contact in competition behind almost 60% of cases, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art623366.asp 1/26/2009 What to Do If You Have Unsightly Veins Women can take steps to control pain and appearance of varicose veins, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art623160.asp 1/24/2009 Abnormal Heart Function Reduces Exercise Capacity Older patients were more affected, study found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art623235.asp 1/20/2009 Simple Exercise Keeps Brain at Top of Its Game In older women, being more fit helps cognitive function, study 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employees working out http://fitness-news-feed.com/art622443.asp 1/6/2009 Winter Workouts Are Cool Tips on having fun, staying fit in the snowy season http://fitness-news-feed.com/art622348.asp 1/4/2009 Rising Blood Sugar May Harm the Aging Brain And exercise might help offset the effect, study suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art622499.asp 12/30/2008 America Losing the Fight With Type 2 Diabetes Yet simple lifestyle changes can make all the difference http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619672.asp 12/30/2008 Put Your Best Foot Forward Next Year Resolutions to get fit can mean more podiatric pain, experts warn http://fitness-news-feed.com/art622407.asp 12/28/2008 Vigorous Treadmill Workout Curbs Appetite Hormones U.K. researchers say findings may lead to more effective ways to control weight http://fitness-news-feed.com/art622300.asp 12/26/2008 Tips to Ease an Aching Back Holidays or any day, bad mechanics can lead to pain and stiffness http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621759.asp 12/25/2008 Study Shows Exercise Shields Against Osteoporosis Women who did weight-bearing sports such as swimming had greater bone density in menopause http://fitness-news-feed.com/art622549.asp 12/23/2008 Even a Little Overweight, Inactivity Hurts the Heart Large study finds increased risk of heart failure http://fitness-news-feed.com/art622487.asp 12/22/2008 Eating Strategies for Healthier Holiday Parties Easy-to-follow tips can take the guilt, and the calories, out of the equation http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621695.asp 12/21/2008 Exercise Protects Black Women From Type 2 Diabetes Brisk walking, limiting TV seems to benefit this high-risk group http://fitness-news-feed.com/art622146.asp 12/19/2008 Community Exercise Programs Boost Seniors' Strength Regular participation can also reduce risk of falls, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art622213.asp 12/19/2008 'Hot' Toys May Not Be the Best Present Giving the gift of your time with kids is one option to consider 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Everest Deaths Occur Near Summit During Descent Study says high-altitude cerebral edema is a common problem for climbers http://fitness-news-feed.com/art622165.asp 12/11/2008 Obesity is a Family Affair Skipped meals, too much TV time end up harming kids, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art622148.asp 12/10/2008 Holidays Don't Have to Make You Heavier Maintaining weight, instead of dieting, is a good way to keep pounds off, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621951.asp 12/7/2008 Portion Distortion In the fight against obesity, Americans need to re-learn proper serving sizes for meals http://fitness-news-feed.com/art615683.asp 12/7/2008 Avoiding a Holiday Season of Discontent Stress is everywhere, but learning what relaxes you can help, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621671.asp 12/6/2008 Robotic Device Could Help Stroke Patients Through exercise, it seems to boost activity in a key region of the brain http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621934.asp 12/4/2008 Almost Two-Thirds of Americans Meet Exercise Guidelines 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week http://fitness-news-feed.com/art622000.asp 12/4/2008 Exercise Eases Obesity <i>and</i> Anger in Kids After-school aerobics helped youngsters feel better mentally, physically, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621760.asp 12/3/2008 Young Gymnasts Facing Broad Range of New Injuries MRI scans show knuckle, wrist and bone damage that could develop into early osteoarthritis http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621692.asp 12/1/2008 Older Adults Who Exercise Boost Blood Flow in Brain Aerobic workouts may prevent cognitive decline in some, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621693.asp 12/1/2008 Holiday Meals With a Calorie-Conscious Twist Swapping out heavy ingredients can mean healthier eating without the guilt, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621480.asp 11/26/2008 Aquarobics May Help Ease Labor Women who exercised during 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Cancer Survivors They improved ability to live and function when enrolled in tailored interventions http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621366.asp 11/18/2008 Stay Upbeat, Exercise to Help Prevent Cancer in Old Age Risk factors study found little link between drinking and malignancies http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621360.asp 11/17/2008 Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness Report also cites drug given to U.S. troops to protect them from nerve gas http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621409.asp 11/17/2008 Greener Neighborhoods Mean Slimmer Children Trees, parks get inner city kids moving, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620971.asp 11/14/2008 Post-Workout Snack May Hamper Weight Loss It's smart for athletes, not so smart for average gym-goer, studies show http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620471.asp 11/14/2008 Gains Against Heart Failure Reported Exercise, medications prove worth against the condition, doctors say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621280.asp 11/11/2008 Long-Term Help Regimen Cut Heart Attack Recurrence Italian study shows that gains with shorter intervention programs aren't sustained http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621169.asp 11/11/2008 Retired NFL Players Don't Face Greater Heart Risk Keeping physically active may help to tackle health threats, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621010.asp 11/11/2008 Don't Rely on Diet to Prevent Weight Regain In study, people put lost pounds back on regardless of the amount of fat they ate http://fitness-news-feed.com/art621087.asp 11/7/2008 Active Young Women Need Calcium, Vitamin D The supplements can help prevent stress fractures, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616521.asp 11/7/2008 Drug Boosts Natural Growth Hormone in Seniors MK-677 brought muscle mass, but long-term effects on vitality unclear, scientists say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620982.asp 11/6/2008 Stay Upbeat, Healthy to Thrive in Senior Years Occasional drink, decent income also key to happy old age, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620797.asp 11/6/2008 Excess Weight Gain During Pregnancy a Risk to Mother and Child It doubles the chances of having a heavy baby, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620855.asp 10/31/2008 Vigorous Exercise Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk But benefits only apply to normal-weight women, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620828.asp 10/31/2008 Workplace Health Programs Effective Interventions Study shows help with diet, tobacco use boosted employees' overall fitness http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620773.asp 10/30/2008 Rate of Diabetes Cases Doubles in 10 Years: CDC The obesity epidemic is fueling the type 2 disease epidemic, officials say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620843.asp 10/30/2008 Rheumatoid Arthritis a Threat to the Heart Greater risk of heart attack, and more complications later, studies find http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620691.asp 10/27/2008 The Ups and Downs of 'Yo-Yo' Dieting Some experts say the risks of losing and regaining weight may be overstated http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616784.asp 10/24/2008 Exercise Improves Stroke Outcome Attacks are also less severe among people who are active, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620455.asp 10/23/2008 Head-First Slide a Heads-Up Play Physicist says most baseball players reach the base faster that way http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620462.asp 10/21/2008 Aerobics Can Reverse Mental Decline in Older Adults Review of studies shows workouts that leave a person breathless boost brain tissue volume http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620350.asp 10/16/2008 Fatness Boosts Inflammation in Body But regular exercise may condition cells to respond more efficiently, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620351.asp 10/16/2008 Inactive Teens at Risk for More Behavioral Problems Exercise reduces symptoms of depression, anxiety in adults, too, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620108.asp 10/14/2008 Fliers Can Keep Blood Clots at Bay Simple exercises, staying hydrated best ways to avoid deep vein thrombosis, therapists say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620010.asp 10/11/2008 New Guidelines Make It Easy to Get Fit U.S. government suggests weekly workouts can work http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620149.asp 10/9/2008 Mental Barriers Block Obese Women From Exercise But tailored programs could ease fears, overcome self consciousness, study suggests http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619963.asp 10/9/2008 Early Mobility Best for ICU Patients Getting out of bed sooner helped quality of life after discharge, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art620058.asp 10/7/2008 Gradual Exercise Best After Joint Replacement Trying to get back in the game too soon can undo benefits of surgery, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619957.asp 10/3/2008 Resistance Training Boosts Mobility in Knee Arthritis Patients Using free weights, isometric exercise tied to overall increase in physical activity levels http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619817.asp 10/2/2008 Body Fat, Muscle Distribution Linked to RA Disability More fat on arms, legs tied to more inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619819.asp 10/2/2008 Occupational Therapy Plus Exercise Benefits Osteoarthritis Taking more active role in their health helps patients stave off decline, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619796.asp 9/30/2008 Fall Sports Peak Time for Lower Leg Damage Sprains, fractures, turf toe most common injuries, but warm-ups, proper gear cut risks http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619431.asp 9/27/2008 Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics' Liver Fat Study cites benefits for type 2 patients seeking to avoid cardiovascular problems http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619517.asp 9/25/2008 Surgery May Not Help Most People With Narrowed Brain Artery Intensive medical treatment can prevent stroke, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619728.asp 9/25/2008 Boomers Should Add Muscle Before It's Too Late Resitance training in 60s, 70s wards off loss that weakens posture, balance, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619417.asp 9/24/2008 Fall Cleanup Is a Prime Time for Accidents Whether it's raking leaves or climbing ladders for repairs, work safe http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619432.asp 9/21/2008 Healthy Lifestyle Boosts Women's Longevity Good living can reduce the risk of dying from heart disease and cancer, study shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619437.asp 9/17/2008 Lifestyle Changes Boost Enzyme Regulating Cell Aging Adjustments to diet, exercise increased telomerase levels 29%, cut 'bad' cholesterol http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619401.asp 9/16/2008 Safety Gear a Must to Prevent Kids' Sports Injuries Concussion most common danger, expert says, so head, face gear should take priority http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618370.asp 9/14/2008 Walking Styles a Quick Cue to Gender Looking at joint movements alone, people could spot males vs. females, study found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619093.asp 9/8/2008 Vigorous Exercise Aids Those With Obesity-Related Gene Effect of mutation blunted in people with above-average activity scores, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619149.asp 9/8/2008 Kids' Eye Injuries From Golf Clubs Rare But Severe Most hurt by other children wielding club while playing away from course, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619150.asp 9/8/2008 More Sweat Equals Lower Risk of Exercise-Induced Asthma Same mechanism that controls one affects the other, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619160.asp 9/8/2008 Exercise May Help Prevent Age-Related Memory Loss Moderate weekly activity showed benefits even a year after routine was stopped, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art619010.asp 9/2/2008 Active Video Games Help Kids Exercise They burn many more calories and have higher heart rates, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618934.asp 9/2/2008 Treadmill Workouts Help Stroke Survivors Function improved even after conventional therapy, study found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618885.asp 8/28/2008 Cheerleading Causes Majority of Female Athlete Injuries Catastrophic damage blamed on gymnastic-type stunts now common in routines, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618491.asp 8/25/2008 Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618600.asp 8/19/2008 Epilepsy Raises Drowning Risk Seizures could boost the danger in tubs, pools, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618457.asp 8/18/2008 Freshman Weight Gain Has Many Culprits Fast food access, alcohol and study load contribute to poor dietary choices, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617962.asp 8/16/2008 Refs May Be Blinded by Red Uniforms Study of the martial art tae kwondo suggests color can influence decisions http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618461.asp 8/15/2008 Can Physical Cues Signal Dementia? Research suggests that exercise can benefit the brain as well as the body http://fitness-news-feed.com/art612025.asp 8/15/2008 Exercise Reduces Blood Pressure... ... But too few doctors recommend it to their patients, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618350.asp 8/14/2008 How Long-Distance Runners Get to the Finish Successful ones can control their heart rate, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618455.asp 8/14/2008 Air Pollution Can Damage Heart, Blood Vessels, Too Beijing Olympics focuses attention on health problems outside the lungs, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618388.asp 8/13/2008 Golf Course Insecticides Pose Little Danger to Players Common turf applications scored well below par for EPA standards, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617971.asp 8/13/2008 Stroke Risk Plummets With Healthy Lifestyle Quitting smoking, eating properly and exercising protects your brain, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618299.asp 8/11/2008 Athletes' Study Shows Pride, Shame Universal Behaviors Whether sighted or blind, Olympic competitors displayed innate responses to winning, losing http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618303.asp 8/11/2008 Run for Your Life Exercisers live longer and with fewer disabilities, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618319.asp 8/11/2008 Brain Slow to Judge Fast-Moving Objects Head-On It builds a statistical model based on what is, in fact, a very unhurried world, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618182.asp 8/6/2008 Light Stretching Improves Range of Joint Motion And it does so without weakening muscles, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617905.asp 8/6/2008 Light Exercise Prevents Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly Walking a few blocks or gardening protects against the abnormal heartbeat, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618102.asp 8/6/2008 Exercise Lowers Risk of Colon Cancer But not all doctors informing patients of this simple preventive approach, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617713.asp 8/6/2008 Researchers Push Aggressive Cholesterol Control in Kids Rather than drugs, they urge early lifestyle, dietary changes http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618122.asp 8/4/2008 Immigrant Children Less Likely to Exercise Study finds they participate in fewer sports but watch less TV http://fitness-news-feed.com/art618097.asp 8/4/2008 Orthopedic Surgeons Weigh in on Pool Safety Fractures, sprains and strains result from ignoring common-sense precautions, group says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617803.asp 8/2/2008 Centenarians Offer Long-Life Secrets Many 100-year-olds embrace modern technology to stay young, survey finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617978.asp 8/1/2008 Creatine Has Negligible Effect on COPD Exercise Rehab Popular nutritional supplement no substitute for old-fashioned hard work, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617953.asp 8/1/2008 Pill Could Boost Sports Performance Rodent study found taking it increased speed, endurance during training http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617959.asp 7/31/2008 Exercise Testing for Cancer Fails to Follow Guidelines Study urges national, international standards to ensure safety, reliable results http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617820.asp 7/29/2008 Walkable Neighborhoods Keep the Pounds Off Older, densely populated areas get people moving, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617886.asp 7/29/2008 Most Fit Have Less Brain Atrophy From Alzheimer's Even moderate exercise, done regularly, improves quality of life http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617676.asp 7/28/2008 Warm-Up Reduces ACL Injury in Female Soccer Players Program of stretching, strengthening and agility drills cut knee ligament damage, U.S. report says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617837.asp 7/25/2008 Twofold Action Urged for Pre-Diabetes Goal is to prevent progression to the full-blown disease and its huge costs http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617738.asp 7/23/2008 Varicose, Spider Veins May Be Inevitable for Some It may seem just cosmetic, but condition can lead to more serious problems, doctor warns http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616831.asp 7/20/2008 Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617518.asp 7/17/2008 Many Women Struggle With Uncontrolled Blood Pressure But medications and lifestyle changes can head off threats like heart attack and stroke http://fitness-news-feed.com/art613810.asp 7/16/2008 Children Move Less as They Get Older By age 15, amount of daily exercise drops by about two-thirds, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617505.asp 7/15/2008 Elbow Injuries on Rise Among Young Athletes But surgery helps them return to prior playing level 83% of time, report shows http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617426.asp 7/14/2008 Exercise Might Slow Brain Shrinkage in Alzheimer's Patients Study found those who were more fit had larger brains http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617429.asp 7/14/2008 Eating Less May Slow Aging Process Cutting just 300 calories a day slows metabolism, tissue failure, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617279.asp 7/14/2008 Trauma Center Counseling Reduces Kids' Repeat Injuries Emergency department 'teachable moments' remembered well by parents, youngsters, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617217.asp 7/11/2008 Cool Air Blown Under Pads May Protect Footballers From Illness Reduced core body temperatures could limit deaths from heat stroke, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617299.asp 7/10/2008 Gender Plays Role in Post-Concussion Healing Females scored worse than males on neurocognitive tests; reason remains elusive http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617261.asp 7/10/2008 Healthier Lifestyles Would Lengthen American Lives Major study suggests slimming down, quitting smoking would boost average life span by 1.3 years http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617186.asp 7/7/2008 'Sideline' Rage Triggers Mirror Those of Angry Drivers Parents who rant at kids' sporting events let ego get in the way, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617141.asp 7/7/2008 How to Stay Out of the ER This Summer Common sense and caution guarantee outdoor fun stays healthy, expert says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616780.asp 7/5/2008 Get Healthy: Your Middle-Aged Heart Will Thank You It's never too late to start eating better, losing weight and exercising, studies find http://fitness-news-feed.com/art612909.asp 7/5/2008 Playing It Safe With High School Sports Coaches, athletic trainers focus on prevention, better treatment for young athletes http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616955.asp 7/3/2008 Screening Athletes Could Cut Sudden Cardiac Death Risk But ECG use controversial because of cost, number of false positives, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617187.asp 7/3/2008 Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes Study suggests explanation for these practices' health benefits http://fitness-news-feed.com/art617094.asp 7/2/2008 MRSA Infections Can Bug Fitness Buffs Before heading to the gym, 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Student-Athletes Survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest Access to defibrillators and knowing how to use them could reduce deaths, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616916.asp 6/27/2008 Start Packing for Great American Backyard Campout National Wildlife Federation says turn off TVs, computers, venture into nature http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616598.asp 6/27/2008 Sprinters Closest to Starter's Pistol Have Edge Study says startle response sped up reactions http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616690.asp 6/26/2008 International Blood Doping Tests May Miss Cheaters Two labs came to different conclusions on identical urine samples, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616920.asp 6/26/2008 Head Injuries All Too Common in Summer Play But proper sports gear and preparation can prevent unnecessary accidents, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art615862.asp 6/23/2008 Get in Step With Summer Foot Care Expert sorts myth from fact when it comes to toeing the line on healthy practices http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616616.asp 6/21/2008 Pro Baseball Helps Keep Skin Cancer From Scoring New campaign is focused especially on sunscreen-averse teen boys http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616695.asp 6/20/2008 Big, Well-Balanced Breakfast Aids Weight Loss It led to almost 40-pound reduction among sedentary, obese women, study found http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616671.asp 6/19/2008 Tennis Players Ace Perception of Speed, Motion But outside their game, they see pretty much like everyone else, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616394.asp 6/19/2008 Sports Doping's Effect May Be in the Mind Performance rose even when athletes mistakenly thought they were taking growth hormone, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616595.asp 6/17/2008 Don't Let Injury Spoil Outdoor Summer Fun Preventing problems requires preparation, planning and anticipating trouble, experts say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616406.asp 6/16/2008 Menstruation Cessation in Female Teen Athletes May Be Caused by Hormone Ghrelin levels key to reduced estrogen in adolescents http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616457.asp 6/16/2008 Fitness a Key Element in Determining Male Diabetic's Longevity 7-year study found staying in good shape more important than weight http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616453.asp 6/15/2008 Moderate Aerobics May Ease Insomnia Symptoms Brazilian study finds 36% reduction in time awake and a drop in anxiety levels http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616123.asp 6/12/2008 Baseball Teams Strike Out When Jet-Lagged Cross-country travel, especially east to west, takes a toll on pros, study says http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616324.asp 6/10/2008 Stretching Exercises May Protect Against Preeclampsia Findings apply to women inactive before pregnancy or previous history of condition http://fitness-news-feed.com/art616007.asp 6/6/2008 Walking Golf Course Affects Swing, Performance Over time, players less able to transfer weight on shots, so being in shape can improve 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Osteoarthritis Gait support translated into 10% average decrease in lateral load on joint, study finds http://fitness-news-feed.com/art615442.asp 5/26/2008 Lifestyle Changes Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for 14 Years Among people at high risk, healthy eating and exercise can delay disease, researchers say http://fitness-news-feed.com/art615786.asp 5/23/2008 Basketball Star Details His Struggle With Gout Maurice Cheeks shows that the arthritic condition can strike anyone http://fitness-news-feed.com/art615806.asp 5/23/2008 'Net, Video Tools Successful in Lung Disease Management Canada's TELEHEALTH program improved conditions for patients in rural and remote areas http://fitness-news-feed.com/art615523.asp 5/22/2008 Oxidized LDL Cholesterol Linked to Metabolic Syndrome Condition can lead to heart attack and stroke, researchers note http://fitness-news-feed.com/art615681.asp 5/20/2008 Minneapolis Tops List of Heart-Friendly Cities for Women Nashville, St. Louis, and Detroit bring up the rear, 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