Physical Fitness News

11:05 AM EST
2/10/2012 Yoga bad for you?Many yoga devotees and instructors are tangled up over a new book about the dangers of yoga.

Source:AHN Topics:Lifestyle And Leisure, Leisure, Health, Physical Fitness

4:16 PM EST
1/25/2012 More fruits and veggies in school lunches under new government guidelinesUnder new government guidelines, school lunches are about to include lots more fruits and veggies.

Source:AHN Topics:Education, School, Health, Physical Fitness, Social Issue, Welfare

8:37 AM EST
1/12/2012 Marathons, half marathons not linked with cardiac arrest riskGood news for running enthusiasts. New research suggests participating in marathons and half marathons does not increase the risk of cardiac arrest.

Source:AHN Topics:Health, Disease, Heart Disease, Physical Fitness, Sports, Marathon

7:53 AM EST
1/10/2012 Study finds nicotine replacement drugs not that effectiveNicotine replacement therapies such as gum and patches do not appear to be effective in helping smokers kick the habit for good, according to a new study.

Source:AHN Topics:Health, Medical Research, Physical Fitness, Medicine

8:14 AM EST
1/6/2012 Study finds cognitive decline may start as early as 45The brain’s capacity for memory, comprehension and reasoning begins to decline as early as age 45, according to British and French researchers. Prior studies suggested cognitive decline does not start until the age of 60.

Source:AHN Topics:Health, Medical Research, Medical Conditions, Physical Fitness

8:08 AM EST
1/6/2012 Early depression, emotional distress may lead to heart disease, diabetesNew research suggests long-term, untreated emotional distress and depression leads to inflammation in the body associated with conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.

Source:AHN Topics:Health, Medical Research, Medical Conditions, Physical Fitness

8:30 AM EST
1/3/2012 Physical activity linked with improved academic performancePhysical activity among children has been linked to improved academic performance, according to a new study.

Source:AHN Topics:Health, Medical Research, Physical Fitness

8:28 AM EST
12/30/2011 Omega 3-rich diet linked with lower risk of Alzheimer's diseaseOregon State University researchers have linked a diet high in omega 3 fatty acids and several vitamins with a decreased risk of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.

Source:AHN Topics:Health, Medical Research, Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Physical Fitness

7:29 AM EST
12/13/2011 Coverage of bariatric surgery spotty for obese kidsExperts in pediatric obesity say that caution is warranted and that insurers shouldn't just rubber-stamp such surgery in adolescents. But they say emerging research may lead to more coverage for young people.

Source:KaiserHealth Topics:Health, Health Treatment, Physical Fitness, Illness, Obesity

6:59 AM EST
11/21/2011 University of Pennsylvania student dies in Philly marathonTwo men died at the finish line during Sunday’s marathon in Philadelphia.

Source:AHN Topics:Sports, Marathon, Health, Physical Fitness