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Research indicates people who exercise are biologically younger. A new study in the journal Circulation, shows that vigorous exercise may be inducing a natural anti-aging effect that goes right down to our DNA.

Main Category: Sports Medicine / Fitness Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience ; Men's health Article Date: 04 Dec 2009 - 0:00 PST Young adults who are fit have a higher IQ and are more likely to go on to university, reveals a major new study carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy and Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

TheA Advanced Center for Physical Therapy will open in Old Trail Village in May, offering rehabilitative services for the treatment and relief of chronic pain, back and neck problems, sports injuries, and trauma, as well as balance and strength improvement for those experiencing reduced mobility.A Construction has begun for the new ACPT space ...

Main Category: Arthritis / Rheumatology Also Included In: Sports Medicine / Fitness Article Date: 02 Dec 2009 Middle-aged men and women who engage in high levels of physical activity may be unknowingly causing damage to their knees and increasing their risk for osteoarthritis, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the ...

Donny Osmond and Adam Gentz, a Remsen native, share a celebratory moment after Osmond claimed the Dancing with the Stars title this month.

Linemen in college football shield the quarterback from would-be tacklers, but what's to protect these burly linemen from health threats associated with their size? Exercise alone won't do it, according to new research from the American College of Sports Medicine .

By DAVID SCHLACTUS I have worked in healthcare related positions for 30 years. I was the CEO of an Anesthesiology group practice for 7 years, ran a Pediatric group practice for 7 years and for the last nine years have run an orthopedic medical group and an ambulatory surgery center.

As a trustee of a major organization for professionals in health, science and medicine, I hope the City-County Council does the right thing and passes the smoking ban.

With the emergence of new research and more footwear that simulates barefoot running, the debate seems to be intensifying in the podiatry community about the merits of barefoot running.

Main Category: Sports Medicine / Fitness Also Included In: Bones / Orthopaedics Article Date: 24 Nov 2009 From professional athletes to weekend warriors, the condition known as "runner's knee" is a painful and potentially debilitating injury suffered by millions of people - although until now, it has been unclear just what causes it.

Main Category: Sports Medicine / Fitness Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 24 Nov 2009 - 1:00 PST Seven in 10 parents think their children are "active enough" but only one in 10 of their children say they do the recommended amount of exercise, according to a survey out today from British Heart Foundation .

Main Category: IT / Internet / E-mail Also Included In: Seniors / Aging ; Sports Medicine / Fitness ; Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Article Date: 23 Nov 2009 - 0:00 PST Maja Mataric', the USC Viterbi School of Engineering professor and senior associate dean who directs the USC Center for Robotics and Embedded Systems , will lead an effort to ...

Scottsdale massage therapist completes advanced Thai massage training. Shutterstock.com Barbara Harel, one of Hawaiian Experience Spa's most experienced Scottsdale massage therapists, just completed two full weeks of advanced Thai massage training.

Main Category: Stroke Also Included In: Sports Medicine / Fitness ; Nutrition / Diet Article Date: 19 Nov 2009 - 4:00 PST New research has revealed that an alarming number of British people are not following official advice to reduce their salt consumption and take regular exercise in order to reduce their risk of suffering from serious health ...

Main Category: Sports Medicine / Fitness Also Included In: Nutrition / Diet Article Date: 20 Nov 2009 Sports nutrition continues to be a hot topic both in Congress and the news.

You can still exercise outdoors, just put on the right gear! Katherine Hobson Premium Health News Service November 19, 2009 It's snowy.

Back on track David V. Rajan Sport occupies a bigger canvas these days. The focus is no more on sport and sportspersons but on sport and the quality of life.

Main Category: Pain / Anesthetics Also Included In: Sports Medicine / Fitness Article Date: 18 Nov 2009 Strength training exercises using dumbbells can reduce pain and improve function in the trapezius muscle, the large muscle which extends from the back of the head, down the neck and into the upper back.

The intensity of an exercise program on Nintendo's highly popular fitness title Wii Fit amounts to a "very, very mild workout," says a study from the American Council on Exercise .

For women who are avid exercisers, pregnancy can present a challenge in terms of making necessary modifications to ensure baby's safety.