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November 30, 2015

Preschoolers in daycare need more outdoor time

Many preschoolers in daycare may need more outdoor time to help increase their odds of getting enough physical activity, a small U.S. study suggests.

November 25, 2015

500-lb Missouri man on mission to run a 5K every month to lose weight

Derek Mitchell, a 500-lb man from Kansas City, Missouri, has committed to run at least one 5K race a month— not only to get in shape, but also to encourage other people to do the same.

November 24, 2015

Michigan man fundraising for surgery to remove excess skin after losing 400 pounds

At 26 years old, Jesse Shand was homebound, had dropped out of college after a year, and was channeling his depression into negative comments on an Internet forum.

November 20, 2015

Pick up the pace: Walking speed linked with heart health in older adults

For older adults, walking a little faster, or for a few extra blocks, may increase the heart-healthy benefits of your stroll, a new study finds.

November 20, 2015

2 Maryland fitness instructors respond to body shaming

Fitness instructor Megan Ellis is the co-manager of the Barre East Fitness Studio in Frederick, Maryland.

November 20, 2015

Runner Sarah Brown gears up for baby and Olympic trials

In September, Sarah Brown, a top American 1500-meter runner, made the surprise announcement that she and her husband, Darren Brown, a sub-4:00 miler and University of Texas All-American, are expecting a child, due March 21, 2016.

November 19, 2015

One in two healthy adults will develop pre-diabetic high blood sugar

Almost half of 45-year-olds will develop so-called prediabetes, an elevated blood sugar level that often precedes diabetes, according to a large study from The Netherlands using population estimates.

November 19, 2015

10 calorie-burning exercises more effective than running

Go to the park on a Sunday afternoon, and you'll probably notice that people of every shape, size, and fitness level are running.

November 18, 2015

How to burn 250 calories while you slouch at your desk

It’s 11 a.m. in the office, and I’m freezing.

November 18, 2015

Heart failure patients exercise more with help from friends

Heart failure patients may exercise more when they have support from family and friends, a U.S. study suggests.