Feigning injury could risk lives, says football ref
Howard Webb, the referee when Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba collapsed on the pitch with a cardiac arrest and...
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Ramadan sets Muslim athletes extra test at Olympics
When Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang opted to postpone his Ramadan fast until after the London Games, the decision was...
Exercise tied to lower risk of psoriasis: study
Results from a large U.S. study suggest women who regularly exercise vigorously, including runners and aerobics buffs, may...
Fending off fitness fatigue
Runners stumble, yogis yawn and even the bulkiest body builders get bored. But fitness experts say there are specific tricks...
Sex, age may affect athletes' concussion recovery
Female and high school athletes may need more time to recover from a concussion than their male or college counterparts,...
Minor, repeat head blows may affect mental skills
Some hockey and football student-athletes may perform worse than expected on learning tests after a season of head impacts...
Skechers settles U.S. charges over toning shoe ads
Skechers USA Inc has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that it made unfounded claims when it advertised that its...
Acupuncture may help some people with COPD: study
Three months of acupuncture improved breathing problems in people with chronic lung disease, in a new study from Japan. According...
Surf's up in the fitness studio
Spun out on spinning? Bored in barre class? Group fitness gadflies can rejoice. Indoor surfing is a new workout, born of...
Athletes' sudden deaths expose big knowledge gaps
When London marathon medical director Sanjay Sharma was called to attend someone who had collapsed with suspected cardiac...
America's hatred of fat hurts obesity fight
One night when Lynn McAfee was five years old, her psychologically troubled mother left her at the side of a road as punishment...
Health group attacks Gatorade's Michael Jordan ad
A health group is asking the U.S. government to yank a Gatorade ad that it says deceptively implies that basketball great...
Long commutes may be bad for health: study
Long commutes to work, particularly more than 10 miles, may be hazardous to health and are associated with increased weight,...
Ex-NFL player who had concussions to donate brain
A judge in Ohio on Friday sentenced former NFL quarterback Art Schlichter to more than 10 years in prison for a phony ticket...
Probe into Norwegian swimmer's death to take 8 weeks
The results of a second set of tests to determine what caused the death of champion 26-year-old Norwegian swimmer Alexander...
Autograft ACL repair better in young athletes: study
A new study suggests young athletes who need knee ligament surgery do better over the long run when their own tissue is used...
Checking up on your fitness form
From jumping rope to swinging a kettle bell to pounding a treadmill, a finely-tuned form can spell the difference between...
Football knee injuries likelier on turf than grass
College football players suffer knee injuries about 40 percent more often when playing on an artificial surface compared...
Fatigue after early breast cancer often fades: study
Many people treated for cancer are worn out for a time, but new findings suggest that long-lasting fatigue may be less common...
Everest climbers in test for keys to heart treatment
A team of U.S. scientists departed on Friday to conduct research on Mount Everest climbers in an effort to further knowledge...
Surf's down? Time for paddleboard yoga!
Paddle boarding, an ancient form of surfing, is gaining popularity as a high-intensity, low-impact platform for group fitness...
For women, boxing workouts pull no punches
Jennifer Vaughn needed to get in shape after law school. Emily McCart wanted a break from running. Punching, jabbing and...
Female skiers likelier to injure non-dominant knee
Women skiers are more likely than men to injure a knee while skiing, and a new study shows they are about twice as likely...
CORRECTION: Moderate exercise, quicker conception linked
Among women trying to get pregnant, moderate exercise is tied to more success, according to a new study. However, with exception...
Springing into fair weather fitness
In the spring an exerciser's fancy turns to thoughts of outdoor activities. Before attacking that Saturday softball game...
Soccer warm-up may help teen basketball players
An injury-prevention program designed for soccer players might also help reduce injuries in basketball, a study of teen players...
CORRECTION: Too much sitting linked to shortened lives
Australians who spent a lot of time sitting at a desk or in front of a TV were more likely to die of any cause during a three-year...
Too much sitting linked to shortened lives
Australians who spent a lot of time sitting at a desk or in front of a TV were more likely to die of any cause during a three-year...
REFILE: Weight loss, exercise improve mobility in diabetes
Losing weight and improving fitness may ward off some of the mobility problems that older overweight people with type 2 diabetes...
Weight loss, exercise improve mobility in diabetes
Losing weight and improving fitness may ward off some of the mobility problems that older overweight people with type 2 diabetes...
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