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101. Whey Protein May Help Build Muscles
     

     March 15, 2011 -- Eating whey protein may help build muscle mass even if the dairy substance is taken a day after a workout session, a new study indicates. Researchers at McMaster University in Canada and the University of Nottingham in England recruited 15 young men, all experienced in performing r

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102. Exercise Good for Knees, Study Finds
     

     March 3, 2011 -- Despite some previous research casting doubt on the value of physical activity for the knees, a new study says it’s beneficial for knee joint health. Researchers in Australia say although it’s true that exercise has been linked to bony spurs called osteophytes, physical activity in

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103. Stretch Before Running? New Twist on Old Debate
     

     Feb. 17, 2011 (San Diego) -- Stretching before a run won't prevent injury, but it won't cause it, either, according to a new study that has a surprising twist. The surprise finding? Runners in the study who switched routines for the sake of research were at a higher risk of injury, says Daniel Perel

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104. Where Do the Most Active People Live?
     

     Feb. 16, 2011 -- People in the South and the Appalachian region are the least likely of all Americans to be physically active in their leisure time, the CDC says in a new report. The CDC analyzed all counties in the country and found that in many regions, more than 29% of adults reported getting no

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105. Sedentary Job? Try Pedaling at Your Desk
     

     Feb. 14, 2011 -- Portable bicycle-like devices that allow people to pedal at their desks or workstations could counter some of the negative effects of sedentary behavior on the job, a new study says. Researchers reached that conclusion after giving 18 full-time workers a portable pedaling exercise m

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106. Hula Hoop Workouts Burn Calories
     

     Feb. 11, 2011 -- Working out with a hula hoop burns about as many calories per minute as step aerobics, boot camp, or very brisk walking, a new study shows. For the study, researchers recruited 16 women between the ages of 16 and 59 and had them learn a 30-minute aerobics routine that uses weighted

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107. Shake Weight: Fitness Expert's Review
     

     Michael Esco, PhD, CSCS, HFS, reviews the Shake Weight.

108. Exercise May Slow Age-Related Memory Loss
     

     Jan. 31, 2011 -- Staying active as an older adult may keep both the body and the brain in shape. A new study suggests moderate aerobic exercise may slow or even reverse age-related memory loss in older adults by increasing the size of the hippocampus, a part of the brain that assists in forming memo

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109. Obesity Rates Weigh Down Cities' Budgets
     

     Jan. 28, 2011 -- Cities searching for ways to trim the fat and stretch their budget dollars may want to start looking at residents’ waistlines. A new study suggests that trimming high obesity rates in the nation’s most overweight cities could help local governments save more than $32 billion annuall

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110. Weight Lifters Turning to Human Growth Hormone
     

     Jan. 21, 2011 -- Growing numbers of male weight lifters may be taking human growth hormone (HGH) to bulk up and enhance performance, a study suggests. The study, published in the American Journal on Addictions, also suggests that HGH abuse is linked to use of steroids and other illicit drugs, includ

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