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• Ice Baths for Sore Muscles Can Work February 14, 2012
  Can an ice bath really ward off the muscle soreness that can kick in a day or so after an intense workout? According to a new review, it is better than doing nothing and equal to other remedies such as compression stockings or stretching. […]
• CDC: Doctors Increasingly Prescribe Exercise February 9, 2012
  A new report from the CDC shows that more patients are getting prescriptions for exercise from their doctors. […]
• Little Blows to Head Add Up to Big Risk February 4, 2012
  Small hits to the head may add up to injuries for high school football players, according to a new study by the Purdue Neurotrauma Group at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. […]
• Madonna at 53: What It Takes to Be That Fit February 1, 2012
  WebMD talks to celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson about what it takes to be as fit as Madonna is. […]
• Cardiac Arrest Risk Low in Marathons, Study Finds January 11, 2012
  When a runner dies during a marathon because their heart stops, it's big news -- and can be scary to the 2 million runners who participate in U.S. long-distance events each year. […]
• Getting Back in Shape Again January 5, 2012
  Have you stopped exercising due to injury, a busy schedule, or general life events? Here's how you can get started again. […]
• Want to Live Longer? Fit Outweighs Fat December 5, 2011
  In a new study of more than 14,000 men, those who maintained or boosted their fitness level were less likely to die from any cause, including heart disease even. This was true even if their weight stayed the same or increased compared to men whose fitness levels dipped over time. […]
• Heading Soccer Ball Linked to Brain Injury November 29, 2011
  Regularly hitting a soccer ball with your head -- even just a few times a day -- has been linked to traumatic brain injuries, researchers report. […]
• Pilates and Yoga: Are They Good Exercise November 14, 2011
  How downward dog and tai chi in the park can help mind and body alike. […]
• Getting Fit with Baby on Board October 21, 2011
  It's enough to drive a new mom to distraction. It seems like everywhere you look, you see photos of celebrity mothers who not only got their bodies back almost as soon as their babies were born, but look better than ever - Julia Roberts, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Madonna … […]