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Idle Awhile? Exercise May Reverse Harm
New research shows that middle-aged, overweight adults who have been sedentary for six months can overcome the negative health effects of inactivity with just six months of exercise.
Posted: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 17:40:16 GMT

Great Summer Workouts
Outdoor exercise tips for summer. Toss out your tired indoor winter fitness routine for some creative ways to keep in shape this summer.
Posted: Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Exercise May Help Avoid Some Cancers
Getting regular exercise may lower the risk of skin and bowel cancers, two new studies show.
Posted: Fri, 12 May 2006 23:34:27 GMT

Trim Calories for Healthier Aging?
The number of calories you consume could make a difference in your body's aging process, a lab test suggests.
Posted: Wed, 10 May 2006 22:00:12 GMT

How Many Calories Should I Eat Today?
More Americans are reading nutrition labels and know the calorie counts of the foods they eat, but most don't have a clue how many calories they actually need, a new survey shows.
Posted: Fri, 05 May 2006 16:43:00 GMT

Walking Test May Predict Elders' Death
For people in their 70s, finishing a quarter-mile walking test may bode well for their risk of dying, developing heart disease, or becoming disabled in the next six years.
Posted: Tue, 02 May 2006 19:53:52 GMT

Healthy Eating, Youth Sports Linked
Adolescents involved in dance, cheerleading, yoga, and various sports may eat more healthfully than those who sit on the sidelines, new research shows.
Posted: Mon, 01 May 2006 17:49:43 GMT

Hormone Shot May Help Weight Loss
Injections of the gut hormone oxyntomodulin may help healthy, overweight people lose weight, a new study shows.
Posted: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 23:00:36 GMT

Lactic Acid Gets an Image Makeover
Lactic acid may go from being disrespected to desired by athletes, based on new research from the University of California, Berkeley.
Posted: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:51:42 GMT

Breathe Easier With Yoga
Yoga may increase the ability to breathe easier, say researchers.
Posted: Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Getting Stronger After Breast Cancer
Weight training may help breast cancer survivors feel stronger and better about their lives, a study shows.
Posted: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Exercise Eases Menopause Symptoms
A new study shows that exercise can relieve the symptoms of menopause and improve quality of life.
Posted: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT