Whether you’re mountain biking, kicking a soccer ball with friends, or just sprinting down the street to catch a bus, your quadriceps are hard at…
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Late dinners and heavy evening snacking do no favors for women’s hearts, a new study suggests. Researchers at New York City’s Columbia University found that…
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Being on a weight-loss diet day in and day out for months on end can be challenging and even discouraging. What’s more, following the same…
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Hand swelling during exercise is a common issue. Exercise increases blood flow to your heart, lungs and working muscles and may reduce blood flow to…
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Calorie labels in fast-food restaurants appear to help customer trim purchases, but only up to a point, a new study says. Customers ate slightly fewer…
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Pre-workout supplements are the buzz around many gyms and athletic facilities. But before you chug these products and start exercising, it’s important that you know…
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More than three-quarters of Americans say money is a significant cause of stress for them, says the American Psychological Association. To help manage financial stress,…
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If you find yourself slouching or unable to stand straight, you may have poor posture, says Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. For many, poor…
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Even a little running on a regular basis can extend your life, Australian researchers say. They analyzed 14 studies that included more than 232,000 people…
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Massage involves the pressing, rubbing and manipulating of the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments, says Mayo Clinic. Though not a replacement for regular medical care,…
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The range of motion of the human thumb makes so many everyday hand movements possible. Whether you’re an athlete gripping sports equipment, a baker whisking…
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British researchers have good news for people with type 2 diabetes — you don’t need to lose a ton of weight to make a difference…
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