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Recent Fitness Articles

Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving
Improved pedestrian routes and formation of walking groups pay off, study finds

Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss
Home environment plays role in effort to drop pounds, experts say

Scientist Throws Curve Into Breaking-Ball Debate
Contends curveballs are an illusion; ridiculous, says former star major league pitcher

Tai Chi May Help Ward Off Knee Pain in Seniors
Two hours per week can improve osteoarthritis symptoms in older patients, study finds

Better Drug Emerges for Steroid-Induced Bone Loss
Teriparatide outperforms alendronate for type of osteoporosis, study finds

Diet, Exercise Thwart Diabetes: Study
Lifestyle changes really do work to prevent type 2, experts say

Kidney Damage Another Consequence of Anabolic Steroids
Long-term use can lead to severe kidney scarring, new research shows

Even Light Smoking Affects Young Adults’ Arteries
Damage makes it harder to run and climb steps, researcher says

Health Tip: Exercise During Pregnancy
A list of typical benefits

Fitness Fades Fast After 45
But healthy habits can stave off the inevitable declines, research finds