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Want to live a long life? Run
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who want to live a long and healthy life might want to take up running. A study published on Monday shows middle-aged members of a runner's club were half as likely to die over a 20-year period as people who did not run.
Nations:U.S. Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-11
Study: When kids become teens, they get sluggish
CHICAGO - One of the largest studies of its kind shows just how sluggish American children become once they hit the teen years: While 90 percent of 9-year-olds get a couple of hours of exercise most days, fewer than 3 percent of 15-year-olds do.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-07-16
Brain injuries cause half of seniors' fall deaths
ATLANTA - The elderly fear breaking a hip when they fall, but a government study indicates that hitting their head can also have deadly consequences: Brain injuries account for half of all deaths from falls.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-06-24
Head Injuries All Too Common in Summer Play
SUNDAY, June 22 (HealthDay News) -- A few simple safety precautions can greatly reduce the risk of serious head, spinal or other types of injuries while doing summer sports and recreational activities, says the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).
Source:(HealthDay News)
2008-06-23
Even best efforts can't prevent all heart attacks
NEW YORK - Tim Russert was a good patient, taking medications for his heart disease and exercising, his doctor said. He had no chest pains and he passed an exercise stress test weeks ago. Yet at 58, he suffered a heart attack and died.
People:Tim Russert Source:(AP)
2008-06-18
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