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Should Partially Blind Triathletes Be Forced to Run Wearing Blackout Glasses?

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A world-renowned legally blind athlete is suing three triathlon organizations over a controversial rule that requires all visually impaired runners to wear glasses that render them completely sightless.

U.S. Scientists Head to Mount Everest to Study High-Altitude Effects

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On Friday a team of American scientists began a weeklong trek to the base of Mt. Everest where they will remain for at least a month to study the effects of high altitudes on humans.

64 Calories a Day: What Kids Need to Cut to Reverse the Obesity Trend

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Researchers analyzed historical data on children’s height and weight and calculated that the childhood obesity rate will rise to 21% by 2020 unless children eat less, exercise more or both.

Ibuprofen Can Prevent Altitude Sickness

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A new study suggests that popping a few Advil before a high-altitude climb can prevent symptoms like headache, nausea and fatigue.

Head Games: How Visual Illusions Improve Sports Performance

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It’s that time of year again. March Madness is around the corner and athletes — and inspired fans — are aiming to improve their performance on the court. It turns out, the secret to game-time success may lie in players’ imaginations.

Kids’ Concussion Symptoms May Persist for a Year

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Children bump their heads and recover all the time, but for some, even mild concussions may lead to lasting problems with attention and memory.

Why Active Video Games Don’t Make Kids Exercise More

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The problem with exercise games is that to benefit, you actually have to play them

Ryan Braun: Why He Didn’t Fight the Drug Test Itself

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Baseball’s National League MVP Ryan Braun won his appeal of a positive drug test, but that’s a far cry from proving innocence.

Boxer Quanitta Underwood’s Inspiring Fight Against Sexual Abuse — and for Olympic Gold

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Most cases of sexual abuse remain hidden — the shame of the act borne tragically by the victim more often than by the perpetrator to whom it rightfully belongs.

Boot Camp: Do Food Diaries Really Work?

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Month three of boot camp has begun, but the pounds stubbornly refuse to budge. Could a food diary — or lack thereof — be the culprit?