Archive for January, 2010

Gym-goers trip, flip and fall in pursuit of fitness

January 31st, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Treadmills cause more injuries than any other type of exercise equipment, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.Going to the gym in January is like going to the mall on Black Friday, to the bar on New Year’s Eve: It’s amateur hour. And, as they say, sometimes what you don’t know can hurt you. Or at least really, really embarrass you.


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Owie! Readers share their weirdest gym injuries

January 31st, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Broken noses, fractured bones, smashed fingers, smooshed toes, bonked heads and banged knees — is there anything you guys haven’t managed to injure while working out?

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For the Knee, Shoes and Playing Surface Matter (HealthDay)

January 31st, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – SATURDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) — Wearing cleats on a natural
grass playing field seems to offer athletes some protection from anterior
cruciate ligament injury when they make a quick turn, new research
shows.

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Workers Fear Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Care (HealthDay)

January 31st, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – SATURDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) — Fears about losing status
at work and about confidentiality are among the main reasons that many
American workers are more hesitant to seek treatment for mental health
issues than for physical health problems, according to a national survey
released this week by the American Psychiatric Association.

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You sitting down? Experts say it’ll kill you

January 21st, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Scientists are increasingly warning that sitting for prolonged periods — even if you also exercise regularly — could be bad for your health.

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January 21st, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

New pill offers hope for multiple sclerosis patients (AFP)

January 21st, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

AFP – A newly-tested treatment for multiple sclerosis reduces relapse and deterioration in patients, without many of the negative side effects associated with other treatments, a study said.

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No Role Found for Birds in Swine Flu Pandemic (HealthDay)

January 21st, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – TUESDAY, Jan. 19 (HealthDay News) — Birds don’t become sick when
exposed to the H1N1 influenza strains that caused the 1918 and 2009 global
flu pandemics, a finding that suggests birds played no role in the spread
of the pandemic-causing viruses, according to a new study.

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New year, new you: A month of fitness tips

January 11th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Say farewell to holiday pudge! Follow our 31-day plan of healthy eating and exercise tips from Prevention's "400 Calorie Fix" for a leaner, fitter you.Say farewell to holiday pudge! Follow our 31-day plan of healthy eating and exercise tips from Prevention’s “400 Calorie Fix” for a leaner, fitter you.


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Exercise makes your brain brighter at any age

January 11th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Fit teens perform better on cognitive tests than their less fit peers, according to a new study. If you’re trying to motivate yourself to get moving in the new year, here’s some inspiration: Mounting research shows that exercise isn’t just good for the body, it’s also good for the brain.




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