8/26/2010

Record Heat Requires Exercise Precautions
Expert offers tips for safe workouts on scorching days

7/17/2010

Simple Tool May Predict Athlete's Risk for Ligament Injury
In-office test for ACL tear as accurate as more expensive methods, researchers say

6/28/2010

Exercise OK for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Review
Moderate-intensity aerobics safe, beneficial in those with stable disease, experts say

6/10/2010

Exercise Helps Reduce Falls in Young and Old
Two hours of aerobic activity a week lowers the risk, researchers found

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

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

4/2/2010

Only 1 in 4 Pregnant Women Gets Enough Exercise
U.S. guidelines urge 150 minutes of moderate activity per week, experts say

3/12/2010

High-Impact Sports Might Not Harm Knee Replacements
More active patients had better joint function, study found

2/24/2010

Fitness Boosts Brain Power in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
MRI scans show less structural damage in those who exercise

1/11/2010

Exercise May Stave Off Mental Decline
Regular workouts protected cognitive function of older adults in two studies

12/31/2009

Add Some Woof! to Your Workout
Dogs are joining humans at fitness 'boot camps'

10/14/2009

Supervised Exercise May Relieve Fatigue During Chemotherapy
Mixed-intensity program improved vitality and well-being in study patients

10/8/2009

Exercise Boosts Bone Density in Breast-Feeding Moms
Lactation depletes calcium stores, but working out can minimize risks, research shows

9/21/2009

Exercise During Pregnancy Keeps Newborn Size Normal
Low-impact aerobics safe, beneficial throughout pregnancy, study suggests

8/13/2009

Exercise May Help in Leukemia Recovery
Small study finds physical activity reduces depression and fatigue

7/29/2009

Intense Daily Workout May Keep Cancer at Bay
Thirty minutes a day cut risk in half in study of Finnish men

6/24/2009

Stay Upbeat, Active to Keep the Mind Young
The brain may slow with aging, but good habits can help you cope, experts say

3/16/2009

Any Exercise Good After a Heart Attack
But inactivity makes benefit vanish quickly, researchers say

1/30/2009

Seniors Who Exercise Help Their Health
In study, aerobics, resistance training lowered risk of insulin resistance, improved motor function

12/26/2008

Vigorous Treadmill Workout Curbs Appetite Hormones
U.K. researchers say findings may lead to more effective ways to control weight

12/25/2008

Tips to Ease an Aching Back
Holidays or any day, bad mechanics can lead to pain and stiffness

12/19/2008

Community Exercise Programs Boost Seniors' Strength
Regular participation can also reduce risk of falls, study says

12/12/2008

Good Warm-Ups Could Halve Sports Injuries
Female athletes using special program saw all injuries cut by a third, researchers say

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

12/1/2008

Older Adults Who Exercise Boost Blood Flow in Brain
Aerobic workouts may prevent cognitive decline in some, study says

10/31/2008

Vigorous Exercise Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk
But benefits only apply to normal-weight women, study says

10/16/2008

Aerobics Can Reverse Mental Decline in Older Adults
Review of studies shows workouts that leave a person breathless boost brain tissue volume

9/25/2008

Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics' Liver Fat
Study cites benefits for type 2 patients seeking to avoid cardiovascular problems

9/16/2008

Lifestyle Changes Boost Enzyme Regulating Cell Aging
Adjustments to diet, exercise increased telomerase levels 29%, cut 'bad' cholesterol

6/12/2008

Moderate Aerobics May Ease Insomnia Symptoms
Brazilian study finds 36% reduction in time awake and a drop in anxiety levels