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11. Ryan Lochte's Olympic Training Included Beer Kegs
    

    July 30, 2012 -- Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte credits a beer keg and a giant boat chain with helping him win the United States' first gold medal of the London games. Lochte powered past teammate Michael Phelps and the rest of the field Saturday to easily win the 400-meter individual medley on the fir

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12. Physical Inactivity May Be as Deadly as Smoking
    

    July 17, 2012 -- Not moving enough may be as hazardous to your health as smoking, a new study shows. The study, which is published in The Lancet, estimates as many as 5.3 million deaths around the world were caused by physical inactivity in 2008. By comparison, researchers point out that cigarette s

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13. Doping With Muscle-Building Drugs: FAQ
    

    July 13, 2012 -- As in previous years, the 2012 Olympics likely will be marred by at least one doping scandal, experts predict. Many athletes abuse human growth hormone and/or steroids to build muscle and strength. While elite athletes are in the spotlight, the problem is much greater in recreationa

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14. Playing Multiple Sports Helps Beat Teen Obesity
    

    July 16, 2012 -- Being a team player may help teens tackle rising childhood obesity rates. A new study shows that teens who play on three or more sports teams are up to 39% less likely to be obese. Ditching the school bus and walking or biking to school may also help teens keep their weight in check

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15. College Football Players' Concussion Rates Double
    

    July 12, 2012 -- Concussion rates in college football players have doubled since new rules were put in place to help manage the number of head injuries, a new study shows. Researchers found that the number of concussions reported by players at three different Division 1 college football programs wen

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16. Can Too Much Exercise Be Harmful?
    

    June 4, 2012 -- Exercisers who train chronically to compete in marathons, triathlons, and other long-distance events may be hurting their heart health, according to a new report. "Chronic extreme endurance efforts, like marathons, ultra-marathons, and long-distance triathlons, can cause cardiovascul

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17. Barefoot Running Can Be Great, but Tread Carefully
    

    June 1, 2012 (San Francisco) -- You may be able to run faster if you take off your shoes. But you also risk injury, new studies show. Your legs and feet move differently when you run barefoot. This can make you more efficient. But the unfamiliar movements can strain your muscles and tendons. "If you

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18. U.S. States With Most, Least Deaths From Injuries
    

    May 22, 2012 -- Thousands of injuries could be prevented and billions of dollars in medical costs could be saved each year if states implemented more research-based prevention policies, concludes a new report released today. Injuries are the No. 1 cause of death for Americans aged 1 to 44, and the t

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19. Athletes Better Equipped to Play Through the Pain
    

    May 18, 2012 -- Sprains, strains, and worse injuries are unavoidable in sports, and playing through the pain comes with the territory for most athletes. So how do they continue to excel with pain that would leave others sidelined? New research confirms that athletes have a higher tolerance for pain

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20. For Some Athletes, Head Blows May Hamper Learning
    

    May 16, 2012 -- College football and hockey players sustain numerous blows to the head every season. Those hits, according to a new study published in the online edition of the journal Neurology, may add up to brain injuries that impact learning for some players. The authors of the study followed fo

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