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Growth hormone gives boost, first study proves

Mon, 3 May 2010 21:00:10 GMT

Researchers are reporting the first scientific evidence that a hormone banned in sports can boost athletic performance.

Research dispels myths about rural fitness

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:11:32 GMT

From hiking and biking to skiing and shoveling snow, staying physically active in rural northern New England might sound like a cinch. But researchers exploring how to promote healthy living in rural communities are digging beneath that scenic surface.
New England - Hiking - United States - Health - Research

Leftie baseball pitchers more prone to injury

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:21:55 GMT

Left-handed baseball pitchers may be more susceptible to injury, according to a U.S. study of college pitchers that found differences in the throwing motions of left and right-handed players.

Baseball - Left-handedness - Right-handedness - Sports - People

Hour of exercise? Yeah, right, many women say

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:11:58 GMT

Healthy middle-aged women in America will be hard pressed to get in the full hour of moderate exercise it will take to avoid gaining weight as they age, and it may be too challenging for some.

United States - Middle age - People - Women - Health

To burn more fat, donâ??t eat before workout

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 17:51:08 GMT

Though many athletes eat before training, some scientists say that if you really want to get rid of more fat, you should skip the pre-workout snack.

Sports - Train - Fitness - Shopping - Strength Sports

Work/rest intervals ratchet up workouts

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:32:57 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - If your cardio routine is in the doldrums, try mixing a little tortoise in with that hare.
NEW YORK - United States - Metro Areas - New York City Metro - Business and Economy

For women, fighting flab requires an hour a day

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:33:01 GMT

Rev up the treadmill: Sobering new research spells out just how much exercise women need to keep the flab off as they age â?? and it's a lot.

Treadmill - Arts and Entertainment - History - Physical exercise - Health

5 minutes in the green can boost self esteem

Sun, 2 May 2010 15:01:47 GMT

Just five minutes of exercise a day in the great outdoors can improve mental health, according to a study released on Saturday, and policymakers should encourage more people to spend time in parks and gardens.

Health - Mental health - Oceania - Australia - Policy and Advocacy

Mountain bikers risk their necks

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:58:02 GMT

High speeds, extreme terrain and long vertical drops might be making the increasingly popular sport of mountain biking as risky as football, diving and cheerleading, suggests a new study.

Mountain biking - Cycling - Sport - Recreation and Sports - Trail Information

Your muffin top may kill you

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 21:47:48 GMT

If your pants are feeling a bit tight around the waistline, take note: Belly bulge can be deadly for older adults, even those who aren't overweight or obese by other measures.
Obesity - United States - Health - Shopping - People

Congress urges attention to youth concussions

Thu, 20 May 2010 20:19:52 GMT

Young people who suffer concussions are at greater risk of long-term physical and mental consequences, lawmakers were told Thursday at a hearing on head injuries to high school athletes.

Want a better workout? Don't stretch before

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:36:42 GMT

Want a better workout? Then don't stretch beforehand, some experts say.
Business - People - Physical exercise - Business Services - United States

Custom running shoes might not prevent injuries

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 21:18:54 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Buying running shoes? A new study suggests that wearing sneakers tailored to your foot shape might not protect you against injuries.
Footwear - Clothing - Shopping - Athletic shoe - Athletic

NY license exemption backed for yoga, martial arts

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:40:31 GMT

Instructors teaching New Yorkers how to do downward dogs or karate kicks may soon join the state's dance, music and acting teachers with an exemption from state licensing.
Martial arts - Karate - Sport - Schools and Instruction - Teacher

50 no-sweat ways to burn calories

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 12:47:36 GMT

Boot camps, juice fasts, 6 a.m. kickboxing â?? sure, they all help you lose weight. But who needs the agony when these simple tricks do the job?

Weight loss - Health - Shopping - Support Groups - Supplements

For many NFL players, a knee injury is a career-ender

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 21:49:44 GMT

Despite surgery, less than two-thirds of National Football League players are able to return to play after knee ligament tears, new research hints.
Knee - National Football League - Sport - NFL - Football

After 10 minutes of exercise, hour-long boost

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:03:33 GMT

Ten minutes of brisk exercise triggers metabolic changes that last at least an hour. The unfair news for panting newbies: The more fit you are, the more benefits you just might be getting.

Health - Fitness - Personal Training - Physical exercise - United States

Big bummer! More of us exercise, but still fat

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:53:23 GMT

Thirty five percent of Americans now say they exercise an hour a day but rates of obesity and smoking have not changed, according to a government survey.
Obesity - United States - Health - Tobacco - Addictions

Break bad habits to get a beach body

Sun, 30 May 2010 18:16:57 GMT

Break your bad habits now â?? and start a smart eating plan today. Your goal: Strip the fat and reveal your summer muscles.

Health - Mental health - Disorders - Eating - Spring break

Gym benefits undone by too much sitting

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:21:11 GMT

Hitting the gym every day might do little to decrease your risk of death if you spend the rest of your time sitting down, a new study suggests.
Business - Health - Programming - United States - Classical music