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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://a1977.g.akamai.net/f/1977/1448/1d/webmd.download.akamai.com/1448/rss/rss-webmd-logo.gif http://www.webmd.com/ A healthy 14-year-old girl in the United Kingdom suffered a fracture in her right foot when she fell off a Wii Fit balance board, says a letter in the New England Journal of Medicine. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100203/when-wii-goes-wrong-video-game-injuries?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:04:18 EST Oprah's trainer Bob Greene offers seven no-fail tips on how to stay motivated with your fitness and weight loss goals. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/get-fit-oprahs-trainer-shows-you-how?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:00:26 EST Wearing helmets significantly reduces the risk of head injuries among skiers and snowboarders, a new study shows. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100201/helmet-a-must-for-skier-safety?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:09:38 EST Eating a low-carbohydrate meal after working out may maximize the health benefits of exercise. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100129/what-you-eat-after-working-out-matters?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:08:57 EST Running barefoot causes less collision force to the feet than running in cushioned shoes, a new study says. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100127/barefoot-running-laced-with-health-benefits?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:06:03 EST Only about half of Americans exercise regularly (at least three sessions a week for 30 minutes at a time), and the percentage of exercisers declined last year compared to 2008. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100121/are-americans-backing-off-exercise?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:34:23 EST People who sit for prolonged periods have a higher risk of death than those who just stand up every now and then. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100119/prolonged-sitting-boosts-bad-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:03:56 EST Running may do more than improve your cardiovascular fitness and overall physique. It might actually make you smarter. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100119/running-boosts-brainpower?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:26:20 EST WebMD explains why many runners experience cramps while running or jogging and how to prevent and treat this pain. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/how-to-stop-runners-cramps?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:27:45 EST Injecting injured Achilles tendons with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is no more effective than dummy injections when it comes to alleviating pain and improving activity levels, according to a new study. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100112/new-achilles-tendon-treatment-falls-short-of-hype?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:04:43 EST A new study says every hour of TV you watch daily may increase your risk of early death from cardiovascular disease. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100111/too-much-tv-may-have-deadly-toll?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:39:44 EST An exercise program aimed at young female soccer players seems to reduce the risk of knee injuries in the athletes, a new study says. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100111/exercise-program-lowers-knee-injury-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:21:42 EST Compared to running barefoot, running in conventional running shoes increases stress on the knee joints up to 38%, according to a new study. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100107/running-shoes-hazardous-may-be-to-your-joints?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:43:28 EST Experts share five treadmill workouts that take an hour or less. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/5-treadmill-workouts-in-an-hour-or-less?src=RSS_PUBLIC Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:04:24 EST WebMD discusses the health benefits of cold weather sports including skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and more. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/5-best-winter-sports-to-try?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:47:11 EST The training regimen that whipped actors of the movie 300 into fighting shape may be too much for most of us. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/the-300-workout-can-you-handle-it?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:57:49 EST An expert explains how Actovegin works, including its potential role as a performance-enhancing drug for athletes. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20091216/faq-on-actovegin?src=RSS_PUBLIC Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:22:42 EST Experts give advice on how to find the best workout for you -- one that you'll stick with and actually enjoy. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/find-the-best-workout-for-you?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:00:42 EST Concussions are common in contact sports like football, but they can have serious long-term effects. Read about the concussion controversy in football, what the NFL is doing about it, and guidelines for treatment and recovery. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/football-concussion-controversy-new-rules?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:07:26 EST People who exercise regularly tend to stay healthier as they age, and now new research may explain why at a cellular level. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20091201/molecular-proof-exercise-keeps-you-young?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:19:38 EST A healthy body may be the first step to achieving a healthy mind and appetite for learning. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20091130/cardiovascular-fitness-may-sharpen-mind?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:38:06 EST A new study shows that some Wii sports video games may burn as many calories as moderate-intensity exercises such as brisk walking. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20091117/wii-games-burn-calories-like-a-brisk-walk?src=RSS_PUBLIC Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:22:59 EST WebMD discusses how to follow a training program to go from your couch to a 5k in run in two to three months. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/sofa-to-5k-training-tips?src=RSS_PUBLIC Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:15:30 EST WebMD discusses common risks, injuries, and infections that lurk at the local gym and how you can avoid them. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/6-health-risks-to-avoid-at-the-gym?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:05:12 EST While frequent exercise is known to fight obesity and improve mental health, as little as 30 minutes of physical activity one or two days a week can have benefits, according to the 2009 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20091106/even-a-little-exercise-fights-obesity?src=RSS_PUBLIC Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:26:41 EST