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U.S. lifespan is rising but so are chronic illnesses

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published “The State of U.S. Health, 1990-2010” on July 10. In it, JAMA disclosed that while the…

Couch to 5K: Week one

I did it! With a little bit of perseverance and a lot of dragging from my partner in crime Clifford, I made it through week…

Mix up your treadmill workout

Spending time on the treadmill is a great way to help train for an upcoming 5k, especially when you are pressed for time or hampered…

Exercise reduces breast cancer: New evidence

New research may give young women another reason to hit the gym, take up a summer fitness activity or sign up for a 5k walk/run….

Americans aren’t getting enough exercise

A recent study by the CDC reveals nearly 80 percent of adults don’t meet the federal physical activity guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise. The…

Is social networking the new handy weight loss tool?

In case you needed another reason to use social media, researchers at the University of South Carolina have discovered that using a Twitter support group…

Technology and Tactics to Rev up Your Walk

Frequent walking promotes several health benefits such as disease prevention and stress relief, but finding the time or the motivation to engage in this activity…

2012 Prevent Cancer Foundation 5K Is Most Successful to Date!

Thank you to all participants, donors, sponsors and volunteers who helped make the 4th annual Prevent Cancer 5K walk/run the most successful yet, raising a…

Inactivity, a Pandemic More Damaging than Smoking

The health risks of inactivity have been found to be more hazardous than smoking and obesity. According to a new study, scientists found that inactivity…

Crossfit Q & A: Dr. Matt Pogodzinski

Crossfit gyms seem to be popping up all over the place, and maybe you’ve heard of the killer new workout craze sweeping through cities everywhere….