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Prevention of Common Running Injuries

The scenario is usually the same. A new runner begins a training program. A month or two later, a slight pain in the knee comes on. The runner stretches, takes some ibuprofen and keeps on running. Soon after, the runner is resting, with an ice pack on the knee. Studies suggest that as little as 20% or as many as 80% of runners are sidelined yearly. Some more than once and some for good.

New Study on the Connection Between Cataracts in Runners and Walkers

There may be another benefit to running that people don’t usually think of. Running may lower the risk of developing cataracts, which is known as clouding of the eye lens.

How Smartphones Affect Treadmill Running

Treadmill users today also tend to be glued to a smartphone. A recent study by a researcher at Kent State set out to determine how smartphone use affects a treadmill workout.

There Are More Men in Yoga Class

In a world full of professions mainly dominated by men folk, why is it that yoga classes seriously lack male presence? Is it the intimidating female instructors and lack of other men in the class? Or is it the male yoga instructor who isn’t a “guys guy”?

A New Study Shows a Link Between Exercise and Risk of Breast Cancer

A new study in the journal of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention has shown that exercise may lower a woman’s risk of breast cancer by breaking down estrogen.

New Study Shows Jobs with the Heaviest Workers

The most recent data from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index found that workers from a number of industries, including transportation, manufacturing, repair and service industries were more far more likely to be obese, compared to doctors, business owners, teachers and other professionals who were least likely to have a body-mass index of 30 or over –which is the clinical definition of obesity.

Yoga Leads to Happiness and Ultimately Less Stress

Eating right and exercise have proven to make people happier and lend to a longer, healthier life. Yoga, while often seen as another fad, indeed has been proven to make a person a happier and healthier, and maybe even most importantly, have less stress.

Is Walking or Running the Best for Long Term Health?

Past studies have shown that walking and running provide almost the same reductions in hypertension and depressive symptoms. However a very large, recent American study has released a similar conclusion, and includes coronary heart disease on the list. However, that study actually favors running as the better activity.

2nd Annual Run for the One Fund Boston Announced

A second transcontinental relay to benefit the One Fund Boston will take place one week before the Boston Marathon. The race will end in Boston eight days before this year's Boston Marathon. This is the 2nd year for the cross country race, which spans 3,300 miles.

Psychology of Park Running when in a City

There is a new study on the psychological and physical stress reactions people have to different urban environments. Results of the study say that being in a city park is much more restorative than being in a busy downtown area.