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You've probably had the feeling. Your running shoes are pounding the pavement–then suddenly your pain fades away, and you're feeling euphoric. The runner's high. But that biological perk may be limited to mammals that evolved for endurance exercise–like us. So says a study in the Journal of Experimental Biology . [David A. Raichlen et al., " Wired to run: exercise-induced endocannabinoid signaling in humans and cursorial mammals with implications for the 'runner's high' "]

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COLUMBIA, S.C., May 20 (UPI) — People who have a parent with high blood pressure can reduce their risk of hypertension with moderate exercise, U.S. researchers say.
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Take a deep breath and hold it. You are now engaging in a surprisingly mysterious activity. On average, we humans breathe automatically about 12 times per minute, and this respiratory cycle, along with the beating of our heart, is one of our two vital biological rhythms. The brain adjusts the cadence of breathing to our body’s needs without our conscious effort. Nevertheless, all of us also have the voluntary ability to deliberately hold our breath for short periods. This skill is advantageous when preventing water or dust from entering our lungs, when stabilizing our chests before muscular exertion and when extending how long we can speak without pause. We hold our breath so naturally and casually that it may come as a surprise to learn that fundamental understanding of this ability still eludes science.

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A Tempe man is suing LA Fitness for fraud, contending that staff members used his electronic signature to charge him for more than $1,200 in services he did not want or need.
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Title: Fitness Fights High Blood Pressure Genes Category: Health News Created: 5/15/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/15/2012 12:00:00 AM
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The lifelong mental benefits of exercising have long been known, from improving learning in kids to staving off dementia in seniors. Yet how working up a sweat leads to better cognition is much less clear. A study in the Journal of Applied Physiology reveals that the key may lie in the body’s power supply.

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NEWINGTON, N.H., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – For the third straight year, Planet Fitness will hold a special springtime promotion to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.For every …
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We've all heard exercise is good for your physical and mental well-being. But a good workout can actually influence the mental well-being of others, too. Because bosses who hit the gym tend to be less abusive to their employees. That's according to a study in the Journal of Business and Psychology . [James P. Burton, Jenny M. Hoobler and Melinda L. Scheuer, " Supervisor Workplace Stress and Abusive Supervision: The Buffering Effect of Exercise " ]

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An 81-year-old thought he was signing up for a little light exercise. What he got was a two-year contract and the threat of legal action Michael Watkins is 81 and, like many retirees, is keen to do a little light exercise to – as he puts it – "keep the old bones working". That is why he approached his local branch of gym chain LA Fitness last December to see whether he could sign up to a class …
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Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from The Creative Destruction of Medicine: How the Digital Revolution Will Create Better Health Care (Basic Books, 2012), by Eric Topol, a professor of innovative medicine and the director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute.

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There’s an easy way to encourage people to take the stairs instead of an elevator: put up a sign reminding them to.

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ– – EmpowHER , an award-winning social health company for women, today announces a new fitness program in partnership with body monitoring pioneer BodyMedia, Inc — the EmpowHER BodyMedia …
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Before starting a training plan, you need to be aware of a number of exercise rules to ensure you are on the right path to fitness success. From getting enough rest through to developing a fitness routine, here's the realbuzz.com guide to following the key rules of exercise planning.
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Ghana coach Goran Stevanovic said Saturday Lyon defender John Mensah will face a late fitness test ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Tunisia.
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THE lack of match fitness is the main worry of coach Ong Kim Swee ahead of Sunday's Olympic qualifier against Bahrain in Manama with the majority of the squad not having kicked a competitive ball for over a month.
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Amanda Thambounaris Fitness enthusiasts gathered at a private IAC HQ event in NY for a night of cocktails and live DailyBurn demonstrations. Attendees experienced the future of fitness firsthand as the brilliant minds behind the DailyBurn revealed their newest edition to Personalized Fitness. Evolved. . As constant innovators in the fitness tracking space, DailyBurn created fitness revolution in …
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Pure Style Fitness offers a fitness apparel line specifically designed for the pregnant woman. Its fashionable designs grow with the belly and many can be worn post pregnancy.Chicago,IL (PRWEB) January 28, 2012 Pure Style Fitness offers a specific line of fitness apparel designed for pregnant women. A recent article in USA today, “Moms-to-be Exercise to Extremes”, proves that active mothers don …
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All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. And a worse student. Regular exercise–whether in gym class or less formally in a local park–has been shown to improve kids' mood and short-term focusing abilities. Now a new systematic analysis of numerous studies finds that keeping kids active also boosts their academic performance. The paper is in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine . [Amika Singh et al., " Physical Activity and Performance at School: A Systematic Review of the Literature Including a Methodological Quality Assessment "]

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