Fitness & Exercise
Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn’s Symptoms, Study Finds
Improvements reported in muscle strength, fatigue and quality of life
May 18, 2013read on->Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds
By 50, arteries stiffen, increasing risk of death from heart disease, researchers say
May 18, 2013read on->Infections From Tainted Spine Injections Continue to Baffle Investigators
Michigan hit hardest; experts can’t rule out new, localized infections
May 16, 2013read on->Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste: CDC
Agency offers clear advice to help you avoid infections
May 16, 2013read on->Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later
Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk
May 16, 2013read on->Get Fit in Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says
It’s never too late to start, researchers find
May 15, 2013read on->Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds
Numbers were lowered when people engaged in a few sessions per week
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More Time in Gym Class Equals Stronger Kids
And fracture risk doesn’t rise when physical activity clock is extended, study finds
May 12, 2013read on->Yet Another Reason to Avoid Fatty Foods: Fatigue
Daytime drowsiness, alertness influenced by diet, researchers say
May 10, 2013read on->Exercise May Ease Pain of Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests
Moderate physical activity doesn’t exacerbate symptoms, researchers find
May 10, 2013read on->Swimming Pools May Pose Hazard for People With Heart Devices
Electricity from pools’ lighting systems might interfere with implanted defibrillators, case studies show
May 9, 2013read on->Scientists Explore Secrets of the Well-Hit Fastball
Human brain ‘predicts’ the path of objects hurtling toward it, researchers report
May 8, 2013read on->Just How Might Exercise Lower Breast Cancer Risk?
Scientists identify changes in estrogen metabolism as key factor
May 8, 2013read on->Buying Testosterone Supplements Online Can Be Risky
Most sellers extol benefits with little mention of potential health hazards, study finds
May 7, 2013read on->High School Football Players Often Not Deterred by Head Injury
Knowing dangers of concussion not enough to keep many teens on sidelines, survey finds
May 6, 2013read on->School Sports May Cut Rates of Violence, Bullying Among Teens
Study found less fighting among girls who were athletes and less bullying against boys on teams
May 6, 2013read on->Exercise May Lower Older Women’s Risk for Kidney Stones
Study also found that cutting high-calorie foods can help
May 3, 2013read on->Health Tip: Help Prevent Exercise-Induced Asthma
Breathe through your nose to warm the air
May 3, 2013read on->Heart-Healthy Lifestyle May Also Prevent Lethal Blood Clots
Large U.S. study followed people nearly 5 years to gauge their risk
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