May 13, 2012: With Weights, You Can Lighten Your Load
Just do more repetitions, researchers say

April 27, 2012: Upper-Body Strength Key for NASCAR Drivers
Study found resistance workouts may improve track standings

April 23, 2012: Strength Training May Give Boost to Seniors' Brains
Study found women's mental functioning 'significantly' improved after 6 months of classes

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

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

August 10, 2011: Pumping Iron Helps Smokers Quit Without Weight Gain: Study
Those who lifted weights regularly were twice as likely to kick the habit, researchers found

July 11, 2011: Older Adults Have to Exercise More to Maintain Muscle Size, Study Finds
But resistance training once a week kept up strength, researchers found

May 12, 2011: Health Tip: Avoid Overtraining
Signs that you may have overdone it

May 05, 2011: Cardiac Arrest Less Deadly in Exercise Facilities, Study Finds
50% of victims survived, compared with 36% in other indoor public places

May 03, 2011: Structured Exercise Programs Help Lower Blood Sugar, Study Finds
People with type 2 diabetes benefited most from supervised activity, analysis finds

April 01, 2011: Exercise Is Key for People With Arthritis: Expert
Too much sitting around can worsen the condition

December 09, 2010: Weight-Lifting After Breast Cancer Won't Cause Lymphedema, Study Finds
And it might actually be beneficial, researchers say

November 23, 2010: Exercise Combo Best for Type 2 Diabetes
Alternating aerobic exercise and resistance training significantly lowered blood sugar, study finds

October 15, 2010: Strength Training May Help Kidney Patients Live Longer, Healthier
Over 5 years, those with largest mid-arm muscles 37 percent less likely to die, study found

September 10, 2010: Can Basic Physical Tests Help Predict Death Risk?
Poorer results on balance, mobility and strength tests linked to higher mortality rate, study contends

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

June 14, 2010: Health Tip: Lift Weights Safely
Follow these precautions

April 27, 2010: Steroids Could Harm Heart's Pumping Ability
Rather than enlarged hearts in weight lifters, study finds problems contracting, relaxing

April 04, 2010: Weight Training-Related Injuries on the Rise
Most injuries occur when using free weights, not machines, study finds

November 16, 2009: Experts Urge School Screening of Athletes' Hearts
Inexpensive EKGs would reduce risk of sudden death, study finds

October 29, 2009: Kidney Damage Another Consequence of Anabolic Steroids
Long-term use can lead to severe kidney scarring, new research shows

August 13, 2009: Exercise May Help in Leukemia Recovery
Small study finds physical activity reduces depression and fatigue

August 12, 2009: Weight Lifting Can Ease Arm Swelling in Breast Cancer Survivors
Finding runs counter to standard advice doctors have given for years

July 06, 2009: Even Steroid-Free Bodybuilders Focus on Image
Weight trainers show signs of disorder called muscle dysmorphia, study finds

May 24, 2009: Mom and Baby Alike May Benefit From Exercise
Most women should keep active while pregnant, experts say

March 16, 2009: Any Exercise Good After a Heart Attack
But inactivity makes benefit vanish quickly, researchers say

February 25, 2009: Health Tip: Lift Weights to Boost Your Health
Suggestions for doing it safely

December 26, 2008: Vigorous Treadmill Workout Curbs Appetite Hormones
U.K. researchers say findings may lead to more effective ways to control weight

December 23, 2008: Study Shows Exercise Shields Against Osteoporosis
Women who did weight-bearing sports such as swimming had greater bone density in menopause

December 19, 2008: Community Exercise Programs Boost Seniors' Strength
Regular participation can also reduce risk of falls, study says

October 08, 2008: Health Tip: Weight-Lifting Safety
Reduce your risk of injury

October 02, 2008: Resistance Training Boosts Mobility in Knee Arthritis Patients
Using free weights, isometric exercise tied to overall increase in physical activity levels

September 25, 2008: Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics' Liver Fat
Study cites benefits for type 2 patients seeking to avoid cardiovascular problems

September 24, 2008: Boomers Should Add Muscle Before It's Too Late
Resitance training in 60s, 70s wards off loss that weakens posture, balance, study says

June 12, 2008: Moderate Aerobics May Ease Insomnia Symptoms
Brazilian study finds 36% reduction in time awake and a drop in anxiety levels

April 06, 2008: Painkillers Boost Muscle Mass Among Weight-Training Elderly
Daily dose of ibuprofen, acetaminophen upped growth by 40% to 60%, study found