May 21, 2012: Vigorous Exercise Might Keep Psoriasis at Bay
But only intense activities seemed to lower risk in large study of women

May 21, 2012: Health Tip: Use Proper Form When Running
For starters, hit the ground with your heel

May 16, 2012: Head Blows May Hamper Learning in College Athletes
Some football, hockey players show postseason decline, study finds

May 09, 2012: Evolution May Explain 'Runner's High,' Study Says
Brain reward center boost seems to spur humans, dogs to run long distances

May 04, 2012: Joggers Live Longer, Study Says
Slow pace best for longevity, researchers report

April 18, 2012: College Athletes in Low-Contact Sports Have More Overuse Injuries
Study found women who play field hockey, soccer, volleyball, softball at most risk

April 06, 2012: Overuse Injuries Common Among Female College Athletes
Field hockey, soccer, softball and volleyball accounted for the most strains, inflammation

March 27, 2012: Health Tip: Get Ready for Your Marathon
Suggestions before and during race day

March 19, 2012: Exercise May Trigger Orgasm in Some Women
Survey results suggest phenomenon is not rare, but causes remain unclear

March 15, 2012: Bike Trail in Poorer Neighborhood Boosts Exercise
Extra-wide, two-mile trail in Tennessee draws joggers, bike riders

February 22, 2012: Exercise in Pregnancy Safe for Baby, Study Finds
Moderate to vigorous activity is recommended, but check with your doctor first

February 14, 2012: Any Exercise Benefits Kids' Heart Health: Study
Better blood pressure, cholesterol, weight accompanies activity, regardless of sedentary time

February 01, 2012: Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer
Activity-induced genetic changes could slow or prevent disease progression, researchers say

January 11, 2012: Marathoners at Slim Risk of Cardiac Arrest
10-year study found distance running safe for most participants

December 30, 2011: Tips to Start Running and Stay Motivated in 2012
Realistic goals, focus and reaching out to fellow runners all help

December 09, 2011: For Older Runners, the Message Is: Keep Those Legs Pumping
After 60, you still use oxygen efficiently, study finds, but strength declines

December 07, 2011: Marathons May Damage Part of Heart: Study
But this doesn't mean endurance sports are bad for you, researcher says

November 15, 2011: Women Marathon Runners Have Less Artery Plaque: Study
Prior research had found male marathoners have more plaque than other men

November 07, 2011: Runners Can Relax About Holiday Feasting: Study
Choosing meat over fruit tends to boost waist size, but risk may be lower for high-mileage runners

October 22, 2011: Nutrition, Hydration Tips Can Give Marathon Runners a Leg Up
Expert offers guidelines on what to eat and drink while preparing and competing

August 30, 2011: Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Overuse Injury
Take it easy while running

August 17, 2011: Health Tip: Get the Right Fit for Athletic Shoes
Suggestions for choosing the right pair

June 09, 2011: Health Tip: Prevent Runner's Knee
Help protect this sensitive joint

June 08, 2011: Exercise May Protect the Brain From 'Silent Strokes'
Moderate to intense physical activity cuts seniors' risk by 40 percent, study finds

May 26, 2011: Speed, Size Predict Teen Football Players' Rankings
On average, highly recruited high schoolers' 40-yard sprint time was 0.08 seconds faster

May 19, 2011: Health Tip: Remind Children and Teens of Pedestrian Safety
Suggestions to help prevent an accident

May 06, 2011: Health Tip: After You Run a Marathon
Easy does it

April 08, 2011: Hormone Linked to Absence of Periods in Women With Low Body Fat
Lack of leptin contributes to condition, but a synthetic hormone may help, study suggests

February 17, 2011: Pre-Run Stretching Doesn't Prevent Injuries, Study Finds
But switching your routine could get you hurt, expert says

February 17, 2011: Knee Replacements Still Work 20 Years Later
Study showed most recipients remained active and pain-free

January 30, 2011: Running-Related Injuries on the Rise in U.S. Kids: Study
Formal guidelines needed to help adults teach children the proper way to run, expert suggests

January 05, 2011: Exercise May Improve Odds Against Prostate Cancer Death
Study found three hours or more of vigorous activity a week upped patients' long-term survival

December 21, 2010: Weight Loss During Marathon Linked to Quicker Finish Time
Runners who shed more pounds along the way completed race faster, study finds

November 30, 2010: Endurance Runners Lost 50% of Body Fat During 2-Month Race
In addition, muscle volume in legs was reduced by 7%, analysis found

October 28, 2010: Artificial Turf Helps Football Players With Agility Drills
But for the collegians studied, the 40-yard dash was just as fast on natural grass

October 25, 2010: Marathons Affect Heart, but Runners Bounce Back
Those less fit at higher risk, researcher says

October 16, 2010: Winter Runners Reap Physical, Mental Benefits: Expert
Outdoor run on cold days may even help prevent seasonal affective disorder, specialist says

September 18, 2010: Most Americans Don't Get Daily Exercise
Only 5% reported vigorous physical activity within preceding 24-hour period, researchers found

August 31, 2010: In Triathletes, Heart Adapts for Efficiency, Scans Show
Combining endurance and resistance training best for optimal cardiac health, study suggests

August 26, 2010: Record Heat Requires Exercise Precautions
Expert offers tips for safe workouts on scorching days

August 15, 2010: Proper Training for Marathon Run Takes Time, Experts Say
Advice includes building up mileage slowly and avoiding overtraining

June 30, 2010: Mouse Study Suggests Caffeine Boosts Athletic Performance
Increased output in lower leg muscles could make difference in elite performers, researcher says

June 04, 2010: Help for Women Runners With Knee Pain
Hip-strengthening exercises may relieve discomfort, study finds

June 04, 2010: Compression Garments Don't Boost Athletic Performance
Two studies show they don't improve running economy, efficiency

May 27, 2010: Fit People Release More Fat-Burning Molecules During Exercise
And marathon runners generate far more than those who do moderate exercise, study shows

May 11, 2010: Strenuous Exercise May Stop Cellular Death
Running a marathon appears to halt the natural death of cells, researchers say

April 17, 2010: Are Male Marathoners More Competitive Than Women?
Men cite faster times as the goal, while females hope to 'feel good,' study found

March 13, 2010: Air Pollution Slows Women's Marathon Times
Men aren't significantly hindered, researchers say

March 12, 2010: High-Impact Sports Might Not Harm Knee Replacements
More active patients had better joint function, study found

February 18, 2010: Long-Distance Runners May Have Endurance in Their Genes
'Some of us are truly born to run,' researcher says