Dec 10 2010
Forty Percent of Overweight Women Don’t Know It
Four in ten overweight women underestimate their weight, a study finds.
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Dec 01 2010
Skin-Tight Space Suit Could Keep Astronauts Strong
These suits are not only fashionably snug; they also prevent bone loss when astronauts are floating in space.
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Nov 15 2010
Why Walking Is Harder for Smaller People
Smaller people expend more energy when walking because they have shorter strides than taller people.
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Oct 28 2010
To Be Fast, Train in Heat
Training in hot temperatures can help athletes perform faster while racing in cooler temperatures, research finds.
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Sep 16 2010
Cooking a ‘Moderate Form of Exercise’ in U.S.
As exercise, food and drink preparation can be a little self-defeating as means to keep weight down and stay healthy.
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Aug 17 2010
Muscles Remember Their Strength
Even if you take a break from the gym for a while, your muscles will retain a memory of their former fitness.
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Aug 11 2010
How Saunas Can Become Lethal
Some claim taking saunas in moderation can be good for you, but the human body can only take so much heat.
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Jun 08 2010
World Cup 2010: Can Abstinence Affect Athletic Performance?
Some soccer coaches insist their players keep their eyes on the ball -- and nothing else.
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May 26 2010
Magic Exercise Pill Ahead?
The more we exercise, the better able we are to burn fat, a finding that could ultimately lead to a pill that could mimic the effects of exercise.
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May 10 2010
Human Stem Cells Grow Differently in Space
Cells grown in microgravity generate proteins (absent in normal stem cells) that play a role in bone deterioration.
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