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Despite three deaths in Detroit race, runner fatalities are rare

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:20:09 GMT

Three runners collapsed and died during the Detroit Marathon on Sunday. Although that news is shocking and frightening for runners and non-runners alike, such deaths are rare, experts say.

Plan your ideal walking workout

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:34:07 GMT

Walking is a wonder exercise. Not only can it can help control weight, it also reduces the risk of developing diabetes, certain cancers, and heart disease. Walking bestows benefits to the brain too, by relieving stress and improving mood. Best of all, walking is free: You don't need fancy equipment or a gym membership to reap the benefits. Here's how to make every step count, no matter how often you hit the pavement.

What your doctor doesn't have time to tell you

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:10:40 GMT

Do you sometimes feel as if going to a doctor's office is like going through a revolving door: in, swoosh-blur, out? You fight traffic to get there, wait a while in the waiting room, wait a while in the exam room, get seen, get dressed and get out. But once you've gone, you realize you're missing something -- maybe a small piece of helpful information. Below, some insider tips from medical specialists who tell you what your doctor doesn't have time to tell you in that all-too-brief appointment.

Heart transplant patients push physical limits at Ironman

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:21:44 GMT

If all goes according to plan, cancer survivor Kyle Garlett will compete in October's Ford Ironman World Championship, a grueling triathlon made up of a 2.4-mile ocean swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a 26.2-mile run.

'Skinny jeans' class aims to aid your zip

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:04:13 GMT

To look at her, you'd never know Jessica Ordona, 25, has a problem with her jeans. "I don't like the fact that when you sit down, your stomach comes over them," she says.

Group boxing classes deliver a one-two punch for fitness

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:17:08 GMT

It has been almost 30 years since Maggie Rajnic lost her leg in a motorcycle accident. Since that time, she's tried to stay competitive, not allowing her disability to alter her life.

Former drug addicts find new fixation on triathlons

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:35:05 GMT

When rehab and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings didn't work for Eddie Freas, he sought another way to kick his 20-year drug and alcohol addiction.

Walking test can ID heart-lung fitness, mortality risk

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:25:16 GMT

If you're middle-aged or older, a 10-minute walking test can give you and your doctor a pretty clear picture of whether you are at higher risk of dying during the next few years compared with other people your age, according to a large new analysis of data showing that cardiorespiratory fitness is intimately linked with the risk of dying of just about any cause.

Finding a 'center' in a weight loss journey

Thu, 21 May 2009 13:27:50 GMT

Giyen Kim recently posted a picture of scrumptious-looking jalapeno corn muffins, along with the recipe, on her blog. But after baking them, Kim didn't even take a bite.

Moderate exercise safe, healthy for heart-failure patients

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:38:03 GMT

Moderate exercise can help patients with failing hearts feel better -- and it's safe, according to the largest-ever study of exercise in people with chronic heart failure, published as two articles in the Journal of the American Medical Association.