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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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:11:32 GMT
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
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
