High Blood Pressure Linked to Drop in Walking Speed, Study Finds
Major declines affect seniors’ ability to remain independent, researchers sayContinue Reading
Fido May Help Keep You Fit
Dog owners more likely to meet exercise guidelines, study findsContinue Reading
Betting During March Madness May Make the Games Less Fun
Enjoyment gets lost in the wagering, even for those who pick a winner, researcher saysContinue Reading
Southeastern States Mired in the 'Diabetes Belt': CDC Report
Wide swath cutting across U.S. needs better prevention and treatment efforts, study suggestsContinue Reading
Video Games That Make Kids Move Burn Calories
Study found energy expenditure equaled that of moderate to vigorous exerciseContinue Reading
Early Rehab May Help Speed Recovery After Knee Surgery
Joint replacement patients who began therapy within 24 hours were discharged sooner: studyContinue Reading
Sledding Source of Most Winter Sports Injuries: Report
More than 700,000 injuries linked to the activity in U.S. each year, surgeon saysContinue Reading
Exercise Common Sense During Warm Weather Activities
With summer coming, brush up on safety precautions to prevent heat illnessContinue Reading
Risk of Drug-Resistant Staph Infection in Gym Low: Study
No MRSA found on equipment tested, so extensive cleaning not always necessaryContinue Reading
Parks Add Options for Kids' Exercise, Study Finds
Certain features of outdoor spaces help cut sedentary indoor time, Australian researchers sayContinue Reading
Kidney Transplant Patients Urged to Keep Fit to Survive
Low levels of physical activity linked to raised risk of early death, researchers warnContinue Reading
For Severe Sinusitis, Oral Steroids an Option, Study Says
But experts note that the drugs, while beneficial, run the risk of side effectsContinue Reading