Sunday, July 6, 2008

exercise and fitness

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Health Buzz: Fake Cancer Cures and Other Health News

Diabetes and depression, exercise and eating less, and a look at the quality of medicine more >>

Why Exercise Might Help You Eat Less—or Not

Working out often seems to cut the appetite. But that may not hold for everyone. more >>

Sports Doping's Effect May Be in the Mind

Performance rose even when athletes mistakenly thought they were taking growth hormone, researchers say more >>

Menstruation Cessation in Female Teen Athletes May Be Caused by Hormone

Ghrelin levels key to reduced estrogen in adolescents more >>

Health Buzz: Cardiac Arrests and Other Health News

Prostate cancer, men's health and swimming the English Channel more >>

Don't Let Injury Spoil Outdoor Summer Fun

Preventing problems requires preparation, planning and anticipating trouble, experts say more >>

Fitness a Key Element in Determining Male Diabetic's Longevity

7-year study found staying in good shape more important than weight more >>

Training For a Very, Very Long Swim

At 70, Stanley Paris is preparing to tackle the English Channel. more >>

Stretching Exercises May Protect Against Preeclampsia

Findings apply to women inactive before pregnancy or previous history of condition more >>

Walking Golf Course Affects Swing, Performance

Over time, players less able to transfer weight on shots, so being in shape can improve scores more >>

7 Ways to Avoid the 'I'm in Love!' Weight Gain

Coupling up tends to add pounds. But it doesn't have to. more >>

Japan Cracks Down on Waistlines

A rise in diabetes and other ailments is blamed on a growing appetite for sweets. more >>

Arkansas School Considers a 4-Day School Week

Plus, a deportation-bound valedictorian in California and more Phys Ed in Florida. more >>

Health Buzz: Kennedy's Brain Surgery, Asthma Inhalers, and Other Health News

Asthma inhalers, CT scans, and fitness-friendly vacations more >>

Football Can Shrink Players

Spinal compression, equipment weight makes for temporary height loss, study says more >>

Injury Patterns Similar for 'Circus' Artists, Elite Athletes

Most injuries occurred to muscles, tendons, analysis finds more >>

The Burning Truth on Exercising in the Heat

You can adjust to hot weather if you pay attention to your body's signals. more >>

Health Tip: Dealing With Exercise-Induced Asthma

Some do's and don'ts more >>

50 Active Vacations for the Fitness-Conscious: Snowy Escapes

Check out these three snowy escapes. more >>

50 Active Vacations for the Fitness-Conscious

Instead of lounging on the beach this summer, consider kiteboarding or biking from coast to coast. more >>

50 Active Vacations for the Fitness-Conscious: Hiking

Check out these twelve hiking vacations. more >>

50 Active Vacations for the Fitness-Conscious: Horseback Trekking

Travel by horse on these three vacations. more >>

50 Active Vacations for the Fitness-Conscious: Multisport Vacations

Keep active on these multisport vacations. more >>

50 Active Vacations for the Fitness-Conscious: Water Sports

Get wet on these twelve water sports vacations. more >>

50 Active Vacations for the Fitness-Conscious: Biking

Try out these twelve biking vacations. more >>

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