Health and Medical Guide to Fitness and Exercise Fitness and Exercise Health information topics about Fitness and Exercise: Bicycle Safety (Sports Safety) Exercise and Physical Fitness (Exercise and Physical Fitness) Exercise for Children (Exercise for Children) Exercise for Seniors (Exercise for Seniors) Fitness (Exercise and Physical Fitness, Exercise for Children, Exercise for Seniors, Sports Fitness) Physical Fitness (Exercise and Physical Fitness) Recreational Safety (Sports Safety, Water Safety (Recreational)) Seniors' Fitness (Exercise for Seniors) Sports Fitness (Sports Fitness) Sports Injuries (Sports Injuries) Sports Safety (Sports Safety) Weight Training (Exercise and Physical Fitness, Sports Fitness   Sports Medicine / Fitness News From Medical News Today Latest Health News and Medical News posted throughout the day, every day. 'Back-To-School' How To Prevent Sports Related Eye Injuries 3 Sep 2010 at 6:00am It's back to school time! Kids are feeling excited and maybe a little nervous. New teachers, new friends and new sports seasons. Parents are scrambling to buy back-to-school clothes and equip their children with all the sports gear they need, like helmets, pads, braces and mouth guards... Men And Women Use Different Leg And Hip Muscles During Soccer Kick 3 Sep 2010 at 2:00am Significant differences in knee alignment and muscle activation exist between men and women while kicking a soccer ball, according to a study published this month in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery... Capacity For Exercise Can Be Inherited, Suggesting That Pharmaceutical Drugs ... 3 Sep 2010 at 2:00am Biologists at the University of California, Riverside have found that voluntary activity, such as daily exercise, is a highly heritable trait that can be passed down genetically to successive generations. Working on mice in the lab, they found that activity level can be enhanced with "selective breeding"- the process of breeding plants and animals for particular genetic traits... Sports-Related Foot And Ankle Injuries On The Rise 2 Sep 2010 at 5:00am Sports-related injuries are part of the game, and as athletes are becoming stronger, faster, and better conditioned, higher-energy injuries are becoming common. Foot and ankle injuries are especially concerning because they are increasing in number and severity and are often misunderstood. -- According to the U.S... Study Shows Increased Risk Of Heart Attack From Physical Exertion At Altitude... 1 Sep 2010 at 4:00am A study carried out by cardiologists from the Medical University of Innsbruck has investigated the risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack) amongst winter sports tourists to the Tyrolean Alps... Study Into Teenage Diet Quality, Physical Activity And Lifestyle Characterist... 1 Sep 2010 at 4:00am The University of Athens Medical School has conducted a comprehensive study to evaluate the relationship between diet quality, levels of physical activity and key lifestyle characteristics amongst a group of 12-17 year old schoolchildren. The objective was to determine the most appropriate health actions to reduce the risks of long-term cardiovascular disease... Exploring The Health Benefits Of Increased Physical Activity In Schoolchildre... 1 Sep 2010 at 4:00am A year-long study into the effects of increased physical activity at school has shown that children's fitness levels and body composition do improve with daily participation in sport and particularly so for children from deprived backgrounds... Ultra-Endurance Running May Not Be Good For The Heart 1 Sep 2010 at 2:00am In 2009, a study was conducted in UK by Liverpool John Moores University and the Countess of Chester Hospital to assess the effects of running in ultra-endurance races. Typically aimed at super-fit and experienced athletes, these races are held over distances exceeding 50 miles (80 kilometres)... Charity Encourages Brisk Walking, Being More Active To Prevent Breast And Bow... 31 Aug 2010 at 11:00am A cancer research charity estimates that 10,000 cases of breast and bowel cancer could be prevented every year in the UK if people engaged in more "brisk walking" or were generally more physically active every day... Improved Tool For Cycling Fitness Developed By UNH Researchers 31 Aug 2010 at 6:00am For competitive bicyclists with goals - whether competing in the Tour de France or aiming for the podium at a local race - faster cycling comes from training regimens based on various zones of exercise intensity... New Study Reports On Youth Sports-Related Concussions 31 Aug 2010 at 5:00am A new study from Hasbro Children's Hospital finds visits to emergency departments for concussions that occurred during organized team sports have increased dramatically over a 10-year period, and appear to be highest in ice hockey and football. The number of sports-related concussions is highest in high school-aged athletes, but the number in younger athletes is significant and rising... Younger Athletes Suffering More Sport-Related Concussions 31 Aug 2010 at 5:00am The number of sport-related concussions is highest in high-school aged athletes, but the number in younger athletes is significant and on the rise... AAP Updates Guidelines On Sport-Related Concussion 31 Aug 2010 at 5:00am Athletes often joke about "getting your bell rung" after taking a hit on the playing field, but adolescent concussions can cause serious long-term injury or death, and should always be taken seriously... Combining Resistance And Endurance Training Best For Heart Health 31 Aug 2010 at 4:00am A study of triathletes published in the online edition and October issue of Radiology reveals that the heart adapts to triathlon training by working more efficiently. "To our knowledge, this is the first study using MRI to investigate effects of triathlon training on cardiac adaptations," said lead researcher Michael M. Lell, M.D... Calling All Couch Potatoes! Walking Boosts Brain Connectivity, Function 31 Aug 2010 at 2:00am A group of "professional couch potatoes," as one researcher described them, has proven that even moderate exercise - in this case walking at one's own pace for 40 minutes three times a week - can enhance the connectivity of important brain circuits, combat declines in brain function associated with aging and increase performance on cognitive tasks...     HealthBusinessBuilder.com Build your Health Business Fast!