Study cites benefits for type 2 patients seeking to avoid cardiovascular problems
Intensive medical treatment can prevent stroke, study says
Resitance training in 60s, 70s wards off loss that weakens posture, balance, study says
Help keep blood glucose under control
Whether it's raking leaves or climbing ladders for repairs, work safe
Good living can reduce the risk of dying from heart disease and cancer, study shows
Adjustments to diet, exercise increased telomerase levels 29%, cut 'bad' cholesterol
Concussion most common danger, expert says, so head, face gear should take priority
Effect of mutation blunted in people with above-average activity scores, study finds
Most hurt by other children wielding club while playing away from course, study says
Same mechanism that controls one affects the other, study finds
Looking at joint movements alone, people could spot males vs. females, study found
Moderate weekly activity showed benefits even a year after routine was stopped, study says
They burn many more calories and have higher heart rates, researchers say
Function improved even after conventional therapy, study found
Catastrophic damage blamed on gymnastic-type stunts now common in routines, study says
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado
Seizures could boost the danger in tubs, pools, experts say
Fast food access, alcohol and study load contribute to poor dietary choices, expert says
Research suggests that exercise can benefit the brain as well as the body
... But too few doctors recommend it to their patients, study finds
Beijing Olympics focuses attention on health problems outside the lungs, researchers say
Common turf applications scored well below par for EPA standards, study finds
Whether sighted or blind, Olympic competitors displayed innate responses to winning, losing
Quitting smoking, eating properly and exercising protects your brain, study finds
Exercisers live longer and with fewer disabilities, study finds
And it does so without weakening muscles, study finds
But not all doctors informing patients of this simple preventive approach, study says
It builds a statistical model based on what is, in fact, a very unhurried world, study says
Walking a few blocks or gardening protects against the abnormal heartbeat, study finds
Rather than drugs, they urge early lifestyle, dietary changes
Study finds they participate in fewer sports but watch less TV
Fractures, sprains and strains result from ignoring common-sense precautions, group says
Popular nutritional supplement no substitute for old-fashioned hard work, study says
Many 100-year-olds embrace modern technology to stay young, survey finds
Rodent study found taking it increased speed, endurance during training
Study urges national, international standards to ensure safety, reliable results
Older, densely populated areas get people moving, study finds
Even moderate exercise, done regularly, improves quality of life
Program of stretching, strengthening and agility drills cut knee ligament damage, U.S. report says
Goal is to prevent progression to the full-blown disease and its huge costs
Ask questions before you make a purchase
It may seem just cosmetic, but condition can lead to more serious problems, doctor warns
Doctor-approved activity can help you feel better
Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims
But medications and lifestyle changes can head off threats like heart attack and stroke
By age 15, amount of daily exercise drops by about two-thirds, study finds
Study found those who were more fit had larger brains
But surgery helps them return to prior playing level 83% of time, report shows
Females scored worse than males on neurocognitive tests; reason remains elusive