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Nasty Boss? Encourage Him/Her to Exercise

Posted Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:14 AM ET | 0

Moderate levels of exercise helps supervisors minimize abusive behavior toward employees, research finds. Read more

Brain Games

Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 12:10 PM ET

Test your mettle and tease your brain with these games from Discovery News! Read more

Why School Junk Food Isn't Making Kids Fat

Posted by Benjamin Radford Thu Jan 19, 2012 06:02 PM ET | 0

The availability of junk food in middle school is not the culprit. Read more

Why School Junk Food Isn't Making Kids Fat

Cybercycling Yields Benefits for Body and Brain

Posted by Sheila Eldred Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:07 PM ET | 0

The addition of virtual reality may encourage people to exercise more often and at a greater intensity. Read more

Cybercycling Yields Benefits for Body and Brain

Heart Attacks Linked to Owning Cars and Televisions

Posted by Sheila Eldred Fri Jan 13, 2012 09:06 AM ET | 0

If you're driving around or watching television, odds are you aren't exercising. Read more

Heart Attacks Linked to Owning Cars and Televisions

Marathons Won't Give You a Heart Attack

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Jan 11, 2012 05:00 PM ET | 0

Marathon running is generally safe for your heart, but be cautious if you have an underlying condition. Read more

Get Fit: What Does It Mean to Be in Shape?

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Dec 28, 2011 09:01 AM ET | 0

There are five key areas to consider when you are trying to achieve physical fitness and they aren't all focused on how to lose weight. Read more

Got 'Fat Genes'? You Can Still Lose Weight

Posted by Benjamin Radford Sun Dec 18, 2011 02:46 PM ET | 0

Though many of us carry a "fat gene," diet and exercise can largely overcome its effects. Read more

Got 'Fat Genes'? You Can Still Lose Weight

Yoga Helps Fight Back Pain

Posted Tue Nov 1, 2011 12:43 PM ET | 0

People who suffer chronic lower back pain saw about the same improvement after taking yoga classes taught by highly trained teachers as they did from stretching classes. Read more

Both yoga and stretching classes ease back pain equally

Is a Two-Hour Marathon Within Reach?

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Oct 17, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Yes, but it will take a high VO2 max, peak running economy, good health and the right mental space. Read more

Laughter Really is the Best Medicine

Posted Wed Sep 14, 2011 01:17 PM ET | 0

Real, unforced laughter can help the body produce pain-killing opiate-like chemicals. Read more

Benefits of Exercise Add Up Through Life

Posted by Marianne English Tue Sep 13, 2011 08:17 AM ET | 0

You don't have to be an avid marathon runner to reap the benefits of regular exercise, research shows. Read more

Benefits of Exercise Add Up Through Life

Kids' Weight Loss Book Creates Furor

Posted by Benjamin Radford Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:09 AM ET | 0

An upcoming book about a girl who goes on a diet is being widely criticized, but the book's threat is likely overstated. Read more

How Football Players Can Beat the Heat

Posted by Marianne English Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:24 AM ET | 0

There's a science to staying cool in the heat -- and NCAA trainers have a regimen. Read more

When Everything You Read is About Food or Dieting

Posted by Amy Enchelmeyer Fri Jul 29, 2011 04:17 PM ET | 0

That's just the way the cookie crumbles sometimes. Read more

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