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September 1, 2016

Psoriasis may carry clogged-arteries risk similar to that with diabetes

People with psoriasis may be at increased risk of calcium buildup in the arteries - an indicator of heart disease risk - comparable to that of people with diabetes, according to a new study.

September 1, 2016

Online tools help people improve their health but need more study

Mobile apps and web-based programs do help people reach health goals like exercising more, losing weight and quitting smoking, but studies need to follow-up longer to see how sustainable these interventions are, according to a recent review of existing research.

August 29, 2016

Overspecialization, overtraining up injuries and burnout in kids sports

Focusing only on one sport, year-round, can increase kids' risk of injury and burnout, according to a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

August 29, 2016

California high school cross-country team takes shelter dogs on training run

Combine an animal rescue shelter full of restless dogs in southern California with a high school cross-country team winding down its summer training, and you get one obvious—and adorable—solution.

August 26, 2016

How to tell the difference between muscle soreness and an injury

There's nothing like some satisfying soreness...as long as it's really just that.

August 23, 2016

Heavy lifting by young workers linked to low back pain in midlife

Young adults with jobs that involve heavy lifting and forceful movements might be at higher risk for back pain later in life, a study from Finland suggests.

August 22, 2016

10 things you do at the gym that annoy everyone around you

Blasting music through your headphones, stalking your go-to elliptical machine while you warm up, spritzing perfume post workout… you may not know it, but one of your gym habits could be totally throwing off someone else's workout game.

August 19, 2016

Helmets prevent severe head injuries in bike accidents

Despite some criticism of bike helmets for not being protective enough, they do cut the risk of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) by half when riders suffer a head injury, a U.S. study suggests.

August 19, 2016

Virtual reality treadmills help prevent falls in elderly

Adding a virtual reality obstacle course to treadmill workouts may help prevent more falls among vulnerable adults than using a treadmill on its own, a small study suggests.

August 17, 2016

Heat-related illness most common in early preseason of college football

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion most often affect college football players during the first two weeks of preseason practice and the risk goes up with higher temperatures, according to a new U.S. study.