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Polar Bear Plunges: Are They Good for Your Health?
They’re popular events throughout the winter, but do they provide any health benefits?
Faster, Stronger, Longer: Olympians Live Longer than the Rest of Us
All that training, regardless of the sport, my pay off in extra years, according to two recent studies.
The Best Gear For Winter-Friendly Workouts
Check out this guide of sweat-friendly must-haves to keep you motivated for staying in shape this season on our companion blog, Style.
Study Details How Brain Injury from Concussions Progresses
For the first time, researchers classify the brain injury from head trauma into four distinct stages
Study: Soccer Players Without Concussions Still Have Brain Changes
A small study of professional soccer players found that even those who have never experienced a concussion still have changes in the white matter of their brains, likely from routine and unprotected headers.
NYC Marathon Runners Find Their Own Way to Run — and Give Back
Mayor Bloomberg may have cancelled the ING NYC Marathon, but that didn’t keep thousands of runners from hitting the pavement on Sunday.
Under Fire, Bloomberg Cancels NYC Marathon
After harsh criticism from New Yorkers and fellow New York City politicians, Mayor Michael Bloomberg cancelled the ING NYC Marathon. Read more on our companion blog, NewsFeed.
The Race Goes On: Despite Floods and Crippled Transportation, NYC Marathon Will Proceed as Planned
Much of New York City is submerged in water and out of electricity, but the city is still planning to host 50,000 runners for the ING New York City Marathon on Sunday. Forget the 26.2 miles — runners’ greatest hurdle could be …
Why Athletes Can Handle More Pain
Most athletes rely instinctively on brain over body tricks to power through pain
Doctors Say Cheerleading Needs More Safety Rules
As cheerleading becomes more competitive, too many students are getting injured
Final Countdown: 5 Training Tips for the Last Weeks Before a Big Race
It’s October, which means it’s race season. Many runners are amping up their training for big runs this fall, including the New York City marathon in early November and various half-marathons leading up to it.
Xbox or Wii: Which Is Better for Sedentary Kids?
Playing video games isn’t exactly demanding on the body, but some newer versions may get children moving enough to keep them healthy.