Monday, July 13, 2009

exercise and fitness

Type of Knee Surgery Makes Difference in Football Career

Meniscus repair may cut playing time more than ACL reconstruction, findings show more >>

Simple Steps Deliver Relief for Tennis Elbow

Strength-training exercises may ease pain, improve movement, study shows more >>

Soccer Injuries Differ by Gender

Analysis of kicking motion yields surprising clues as to why more >>

Strength Testing Could Reduce Pitching Injuries

Identifying shoulder weakness, preseason training could prevent damage during play, study finds more >>

Shoulder Surgery Helps Athletes Get Back in the Game

Total joint replacement doesn't keep most people sidelined for long, study shows more >>

Acupuncture, Exercise May Ease Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Common condition can cause menstrual woes, infertility, researchers note more >>

Treating Heart Failure: The Smartest Approach

Many doctors don't provide the right treatments, triggering unnecessary hospitalizations—even deaths. more >>

It’s Official: Strength Training Helps Older People Function Better

The Cochrane Collaboration weighs in on the benefits of strength training. more >>

Can You Get Your Vitamins and Minerals Through Diet Alone?

Harvard Women's Health Watch says it's possible, even on a reduced-calorie eating plan. more >>

Team Sports Can't Compete With Films to Keep Kids From Smoking

Tobacco use in movies has pervasive influence on kids, researchers say more >>

Even Steroid-Free Bodybuilders Focus on Image

Weight trainers show signs of disorder called muscle dysmorphia, study finds more >>

Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active

Study found parents still show a gender bias, however more >>

Health Tip: Wear a Helmet

If you're at risk of head injury more >>

Working Out in the Garden

Take steps to get healthful benefits from your yardwork more >>

Living Healthily on Less

Even when budgets are tight, experts say, health and fitness need not suffer more >>

Exercise Tips to Keep Boomers on Their Feet

Taking simple precautions can help prevent pain and injury, doctors say more >>

Health Tip: Straining the Hamstring

Who's at greater risk more >>

5 Lessons From the Nation's Obesity Report Card

We're still getting fatter, though at a slower rate. more >>

Growth Hormone May Build Muscle in Older Men

Finding shows promise for treating age-related loss of strength, researchers say more >>

Health Buzz: Biomarker CRP Isn't Cause of Heart Disease and Other Health News

Medical pioneers who are breaking barriers; tips to boost--yes, boost--your fitness as you age more >>

Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S.

Eight of 10 states with highest number of obese adults are in the South, report says more >>

3 Tips for Boosting Your Fitness as You Age: One Triathlete’s Advice

Debi Bernardes is still improving her times at age 50. What’s her secret? more >>

Comic Strip Aims to Educate Families About Diabetes

Storyline tackles lack of information about the disease in the Hispanic community more >>

Health Buzz: Diabetes Drug Setback and Other Health News

Getting a brainpower boost from exercise; a new resource for couples in search of an egg donor more >>

Have Fun -- But Be Safe -- This Summer

Expert offers tips to avoid getting sidelined by a sports injury more >>

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