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Health - March 12, 2009
Ethnic differences affect results with existing test, study finds
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Genes May Help Drive Rotator Cuff Injury
Health - February 25, 2009
The risk is higher if even distant relatives have suffered such problems, study finds
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1 in 10 Ex-NFL Players Used Steroids, Poll Reports
Health - February 20, 2009
Finding comes from confidential survey in research that highlights drugs' damage to long-term health
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Sudden Cardiac Death Rare in Young Athletes
Health - February 16, 2009
Risk is similar to that of being killed by lightning, study finds
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From Back Pain to Heart Rehab, Exercise Is Underused
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - February 5, 2009
Exercise works as a remedy for a host of ailments. So why isn't it more often prescribed?
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Quick Orthopedic Repair Can Save Young Shoulders
Health - February 2, 2009
Arthroscopic surgery for athletes greatly reduces risk of recurring injury, study says
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Concussion's Effects May Linger for Decades
Health - January 28, 2009
Attention, memory, physical processes affected 30 years later, study finds
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HS Sports Shoulder Injuries More Likely in Boys
Health - January 26, 2009
Player-to-player contact in competition behind almost 60% of cases, study finds
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Concussions Pose a Long-Term Health Threat to Young Athletes
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - December 29, 2008
Few athletes or coaches recognize the risk.
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Most Mt. Everest Deaths Occur Near Summit During Descent
Health - December 11, 2008
Study says high-altitude cerebral edema is a common problem for climbers
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Job Universe: Athletic Trainers
Money - December 11, 2008
Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries for people of all ages.
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How to Protect a Teen Athlete From Sports Injury
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Katherine Hobson
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Health - December 10, 2008
Athletic injuries plague teenagers more than ever. Kids, parents, and coaches must take precautions.
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Young Gymnasts Facing Broad Range of New Injuries
Health - December 1, 2008
MRI scans show knuckle, wrist and bone damage that could develop into early osteoarthritis
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Sport Supplement May Help Shield Seniors From Falls
Health - November 19, 2008
Beta-alanine boosts muscle, balance, study finds
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Retired NFL Players Don't Face Greater Heart Risk
Health - November 11, 2008
Keeping physically active may help to tackle health threats, study says
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Active Young Women Need Calcium, Vitamin D
Health - November 7, 2008
The supplements can help prevent stress fractures, experts say.
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Head-First Slide a Heads-Up Play
Health - October 21, 2008
Physicist says most baseball players reach the base faster that way
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Fall Sports Peak Time for Lower Leg Damage
Health - September 27, 2008
Sprains, fractures, turf toe most common injuries, but warm-ups, proper gear cut risks
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Knowing When It's Time to Bench Yourself
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - September 26, 2008
Sometimes athletes benefit by taking a break from their sports.
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Safety Gear a Must to Prevent Kids' Sports Injuries
Health - September 14, 2008
Concussion most common danger, expert says, so head, face gear should take priority
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The Scoop on Dara Torres's Shoulder
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - August 28, 2008
The Olympic swimmer's injury isn't uncommon in athletes who constantly use overhead motions.
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Cheerleading Causes Majority of Female Athlete Injuries
Health - August 25, 2008
Catastrophic damage blamed on gymnastic-type stunts now common in routines, study says
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Runners, Listen to Your Knees
By
Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - August 22, 2008
Two orthopedic surgeons consider whether running is bad for the bones and joints.
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Refs May Be Blinded by Red Uniforms
Health - August 15, 2008
Study of the martial art tae kwondo suggests color can influence decisions
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Light Stretching Improves Range of Joint Motion
Health - August 6, 2008
And it does so without weakening muscles, study finds
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