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Gym benefits undone by too much sitting
Hitting the gym every day might do little to decrease your risk of death if you spend the rest of your time sitting down, a new study suggests.
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Custom running shoes might not prevent injuries
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Buying running shoes? A new study suggests that wearing sneakers tailored to your foot shape might not protect you against injuries.
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Leftie baseball pitchers more prone to injury
Left-handed baseball pitchers may be more susceptible to injury, according to a U.S. study of college pitchers that found differences in the throwing motions of left and right-handed players.
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Big bummer! More of us exercise, but still fat
Thirty five percent of Americans now say they exercise an hour a day but rates of obesity and smoking have not changed, according to a government survey.
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Mountain bikers risk their necks
High speeds, extreme terrain and long vertical drops might be making the increasingly popular sport of mountain biking as risky as football, diving and cheerleading, suggests a new study.
To burn more fat, don’t eat before workout
Though many athletes eat before training, some scientists say that if you really want to get rid of more fat, you should skip the pre-workout snack.
50 no-sweat ways to burn calories
Boot camps, juice fasts, 6 a.m. kickboxing — sure, they all help you lose weight. But who needs the agony when these simple tricks do the job?
After 10 minutes of exercise, hour-long boost
Ten minutes of brisk exercise triggers metabolic changes that last at least an hour. The unfair news for panting newbies: The more fit you are, the more benefits you just might be getting.
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Break bad habits to get a beach body
Break your bad habits now — and start a smart eating plan today. Your goal: Strip the fat and reveal your summer muscles.
Congress urges attention to youth concussions
Young people who suffer concussions are at greater risk of long-term physical and mental consequences, lawmakers were told Thursday at a hearing on head injuries to high school athletes.