Athletic Heart Syndrome
What is athletic heart syndrome? Athletic heart syndrome is a heart condition that may occur in people who exercise or train for more than an hour a day, most days of the week. Athletic heart syndrome isn’t necessarily bad for you — if you’re an at…
Learn MorePassive “Exercisers”
Health experts keep droning on about diet and exercise, but are they overlooking an easier, simpler way to lose weight? What if you could burn calories and slim down without breaking a sweat? That’s the promise of many “passive exercise” devices such …
Learn MoreDiabetes: The Exercise Prescription
Every time Natalie Wayne climbs a mountain or goes speed skating, sugar pills are part of her equipment. Wright, who lives in Wakefield, Rhode Island, is a certified diabetes educator, an exercise physiologist, and a self-proclaimed “exercise nut” who…
Learn MoreThe Sedentary Bunch
Ever wonder where kids get so much energy? Today’s typical 5-year-old eats almost 600,000 calories each year — that’s a lot of fuel for a small body. These vast reserves of energy come in handy for games of freeze tag and neighborhood bike races. But…
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Taking the spills out of sledding would be like taking away the snow. Little kids may be perfectly happy to glide down a gentle slope and ease to a stop at the bottom — but such a run may seem tame to those with a few winters under their belts. Many …
Learn MoreHow to Stop Muscle Cramps Fast, According to a Doctor
Muscle cramps can be sudden and excruciating. What causes them and what will make them go away — fast?An emergency room doctor offered tips on treating, preventing and stopping these painful episodes in their tracks.What causes muscle cramps?“Muscle c…
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