Olympians push the physical limits of humankind, but what limits humans?
Jul 23, 2021
To be an elite athlete, it helps to have good genes. But that's not all it takes.
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Lifelong tennis player has heart attack on the court
Jul 16, 2021
Kumar Seetharam had a heart attack while playing tennis with his teenage daughter. Four of his arteries were 90% blocked.
Fit and 41, she thought nothing of her family history 鈥� until her heart attack
Jul 7, 2021
Nicole Lazowski figured that not smoking, eating well and staying in shape was enough to stop heart disease. Doctors said her healthy lifestyle wasn't enough to avoid a heart attack, but it probably saved her.
After a stroke at 26, determined athlete fights back
Jun 24, 2021
Former college soccer player Jesse Shea was in the best shape of his life when he had a stroke. After months of relearning to walk and talk, he ran a half-marathon.
Overcoming midlife barriers to exercise and better health
Jun 9, 2021
Weaving physical activity into busy schedules in midlife isn't easy, but it can help preserve good heart and brain health later in life.
As the pandemic wanes, get kids on the road to good health this summer
Jun 7, 2021
The pandemic may have engendered unhealthy habits for kids and their parents, but this summer presents the chance to start fixing that. Here are some tips.
As the mercury rises, follow these 5 summer survival tips
Jun 3, 2021
With an increasing number of Americans vaccinated and social distancing recommendations loosening, this summer is great time to get outside for some exercise and fun in the sun. Remembering a few key points will help to keep you safe.
Doctors should 'prescribe' exercise for adults with slightly high blood pressure, cholesterol
Jun 2, 2021
Doctors should write exercise "prescriptions" that include tailored lifestyle and activity advice to help people with mildly high blood pressure or cholesterol levels, according to a new 糖心Vlog scientific statement.
Exercising in short bursts may be as good for longevity as doing it all at once
May 21, 2021
The more steps you take throughout the day, the longer you might live, new research shows.
College athletes with COVID-19 rarely have heart complications, small study finds
May 10, 2021
COVID-19-related heart complications are uncommon in college athletes, who can return to sports when they recover from infection, according to a small study.