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People who are more active and exercise harder are less likely to develop cancer and die, suggests research published ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. A higher use of oxygen consumption during physical activity is linked to a reduction in the level of illness in a person [...] Read more »

Being active at age 5 helps kids stay lean as they age even if they don’t remain as active later in childhood, a new University of Iowa study shows. “We call this effect ‘banking’ because the kids benefit later on, similar to having a savings account at a bank. The protective effect [...] Read more »

A higher density of blood vessels and other unique physiological features in the flight muscles of bar-headed geese allow them to do what even the most elite of human athletes struggle to accomplish – assert energy at high altitudes, according to a new UBC study. Named for the dark stripes on the [...] Read more »

In an article published in the June issue of The Physician and Sportsmedicine entitled “Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport – The Third International Conference on Concussion in Sport Held in Zurich, November 2008,” new information and guidelines on the definition and treatment of concussions in athletes are presented. Read The Full Article…International Panel Releases [...] Read more »

Concussion is also known as mild brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), mild head injury and minor head trauma. Some experts define concussion as a head injury with temporary loss of brain function, which can cause cognitive, physical and emotional symptoms. Concussion may also be defined as an injury to the brain generally caused [...] Read more »

The air in Beijing during the 2008 Olympics was cleaner than the previous year’s, due to aggressive efforts by the Chinese government to curtail traffic, increase emissions standards and halt construction in preparation for the games, according to a Cornell study. Read The Full Article…Pollution-Curbing Policies Possible Following Improved Air Quality During Beijing Olympics Read more »

New research shows that training your brain may be just as effective as training your muscles in preventing ACL knee injuries, and suggests a shift from performance-based to prevention-based athletic training programs. The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is one of the four major ligaments of the knee, and ACL injuries pose [...] Read more »

Commercial baby foods used to be a convenience; today, they are a staple. It is very common to serve manufactured baby food rather than make our own. Is this the best choice? Is it healthy for our babies? Click to read now. Read The Full Article…What’s Really in Jarred Baby Foods? Read more »

Stevia has been around for ages – centuries, actually. Now, stevia is being marketed as a new and improved sweetener – or, rather, a pure and true one, as the brand names PureVia and Truvia suggest. These products contain Rebiana also known as RebA, the sweetest part of the stevia leaf. Click to read now. [...] Read more »

For those who can’t imagine starting the day without an energy drink, RightHealth, the Guide to Health on the Web, is providing a wake up call. Although energy drinks can make all-night cram sessions easier to stay awake for, they may not receive a passing grade when it comes to health. While energy [...] Read more »