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Fitness Headlines
Regular Exercise May Increase Pain Tolerance
Stories of athletes bravely "playing through the pain" are relatively common and support the widespread belief that they experience pain differently than non-athletes. Yet, the scientific data on pain perception in athletes has been inconsistent, and sometimes contradictory...
Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Running Marathons - Death Risk Low, Higher Among Men
In recent years, the popularity of marathons has grown significantly and although the risk of dying during a marathon or soon after is extremely low - about 0.75 per 100,000 - men are two times more likely to die than women, say researchers at John Hopkins University School of Medicine. In addition, the number of individuals to complete grueling 26...
Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Strict School Physical Education Laws Improve Children's Health
As childhood obesity and diabetes rates are skyrocketing in the US, many schools are eliminating physical education classes. A national study in the American Journal of Public Health reports that specific and required state legislation with regard to PE times could be a crucial tool to ensure that children meet the daily recommendations of physical activity...
Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
First Case Of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy In Blast-Exposed Military Personnel
Investigators from Boston University (BU) and the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System have shown evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in brain tissue from blast-exposed military service personnel...
Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
The Risks Of Running Marathons
Even though hundreds of thousands more people finished grueling 26.2 mile marathons in the United States in 2009 compared to a decade earlier, a runner's risk of dying during or soon after the race has remained very low - about .75 per 100,000, new Johns Hopkins research suggests. Men, however, were twice as likely to die as women...
Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
A Competent, Virtual Exercise Partner Can Boost Motivation And Improve Team Performance
A new study, testing the benefits of a virtual exercise partner, shows that the presence of a moderately more capable cycling partner boosts motivation to stick to an exercise program. The work by Brandon Irwin and colleagues, from Michigan State University in the US, is published online in Springer's journal, Annals of Behavioral Medicine...
Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Sport's Related Sudden Heart Attacks - Prevention Hampered By Lack Of Basic Knowledge
Dr. Richard Weiler, a medical sport and exercise specialist reports in the British Journal of Sports Medicine that the prevention of apparently inexplicable heart attacks amongst numerous young sportsmen and women is seriously challenged due to large gaps in basic knowledge about their causes...
Tue, 15 May 2012 06:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Nearly 1 In 5 Lower-Income Parents Report Costs Forced Their Children To Cut Back On Sports
In an era of tight funding, school districts across the country are cutting their athletic budgets. Many schools are implementing athletic participation fees to cover the cost of school sports...
Tue, 15 May 2012 03:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
If You Have A Family History Of Hypertension, Physical Fitness May Reduce Your Risk
If your parents have a history of high blood pressure, you can significantly reduce your risk of developing the disease with moderate exercise and increased cardiovascular fitness, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension...
Tue, 15 May 2012 01:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Long Car Commutes Risk Health
Individuals with the longest commutes by car to and from work were the ones least likely to report frequently engaging in moderate to vigorous exercise, and most likely to show risk factors for poorer cardiovascular and metabolic health These were the findings of a new study by Dr Christine M. Hoehner of Washington University in St...
Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Exercise Reduces Breast And Colon Cancer Death Rates
A study in the May 8 edition of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reveals that physical activity is linked to lower rates of breast and colon cancer deaths. However, there is not enough evidence to link physical activity to other types of cancer...
Thu, 10 May 2012 11:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Breast And Colon Cancer Survivors Live Longer When Physically Active
Physical activity is associated with reduced breast and colon cancer mortality, but there is insufficient evidence on the association for other cancer types, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute...
Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
The Sex And Age Of Athletes Affects Recovery From Concussions
New research out of Michigan State University reveals female athletes and younger athletes take longer to recover from concussions, findings that call for physicians and athletic trainers to take sex and age into account when dealing with the injury...
Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Federal Exercise Recommendations Not Met By Americans
Americans spend, on average, only about two hours each week participating in sports and fitness activities, according to researchers at Penn State and the University of Maryland who examined U.S. government data from the American Time Use Study. The U.S...
Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Getting Kids Off Their Seats - Parental Encouragement Vital
According to a study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion, parental support is extremely vital in reducing the amount of time children engage in sedentary activities. The team found that children in Hispanic families are more likely to be sedentary and are more vulnerable to becoming overweight or obese than non-Hispanic white children. Zhen Cong, Ph.D...
Tue, 08 May 2012 12:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Compulsory Physical Education Results In Fitter Students
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine reveals that children are more likely to have better fitness levels if physical education at their school is mandatory. The researchers examined fitness levels among fifth graders in both public school districts in California that comply with the state's mandatory physical education requirement and those that don't...
Tue, 08 May 2012 08:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Muscle Wasting Caused By Aging And Heart Failure Can Be Slowed By Exercise
Exercise can counteract muscle breakdown, increase strength and reduce inflammation caused by aging and heart failure, according to new research in Circulation, an American Heart Association journal. The benefits for heart failure patients are similar to those for anyone who exercises: there's less muscle-wasting, and their bodies become conditioned to handle more exercise...
Tue, 08 May 2012 02:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Moderate, Regular Jogging Relates To Dramatic Increase In Life Expectancy
Undertaking regular jogging increases the life expectancy of men by 6.2 years and women by 5.6 years, reveals the latest data from the Copenhagen City Heart study presented at the EuroPRevent2012 meeting...
Mon, 07 May 2012 01:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Load-Bearing Exercise By Males In Their Early 20s May Shield Them From Osteoporosis In Old Age
Young men who play volleyball, basketball or other load-bearing sports for four hours a week or more increase bone mass and might gain protection from developing osteoporosis later in life, according to a new study in the May issue of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research...
Mon, 07 May 2012 01:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Joggers Live Much Longer
Results from the Copenhagen City Heart study reveals that regular jogging considerably increases life expectancy of men by 6.2 years and women by 5.6 years. In order to gain the optimum benefits for longevity the researchers recommend jogging at a slow or average pace for between one to two and half hours per week...
Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Frequent Jogging Increases Lifespan Considerably
Women who jog regularly live 5.6 years longer, and men 6.2 years longer than their counterparts who don't, according to Danish researchers who presented their study - Copenhagen City Heart study - at the EuroPRevent2012 meeting. Dr. Peter Schnohr explained that they had set out to determine how healthy or hazardous regular jogging might be. He informed that between 1 and 2...
Fri, 04 May 2012 10:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
2012 Football Helmet Ratings From Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech has released the results of its 2012 rating for adult football helmets that is designed to assess a helmet's ability to reduce the risk of concussion. A total of three helmets achieved a "5 star" mark, which is the highest rating awarded by the Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings™...
Thu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Age-Related Memory Loss May Be Reduced By Computer Use And Exercise
You think your computer has a lot of memory ... if you keep using your computer you may, too. Combining mentally stimulating activities, such as using a computer, with moderate exercise decreases your odds of having memory loss more than computer use or exercise alone, a Mayo Clinic study shows...
Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Skin Problems Plague Athletes
The Olympics are all about the "thrill of victory and the agony of defeat." But for many Summer Games athletes, there's also the agony of skin irritations and conditions that can make the journey to the medal stand more difficult...
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
Yoga May Help Prevent Adolescent Mental Problems
High school students who do yoga may derive psychological benefits, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School reported in the April issue of Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics...
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT - Source:MedNewsToday
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