Health News Archives

Vigorous Exercise Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk
But benefits only apply to normal-weight women, study says

Health Tip: Take a Healthy Hike
Make sure you're prepared

Tight Backpack Straps Cut Blood to Shoulders, Arms
Carrying 26 pounds for just 10 minutes can lead to fatigue, loss of motor skills

Drink a Little, Stay Active, Save Your Heart
The combination could add years to your life, Danish researchers find

Americans Abandoning National Parks
Researchers find 25% decrease in usage of parks and forests, point to sedentary society

Community Trail-Walkers Twice as Likely to Get Needed Exercise
Even nonusers said they'd pay higher taxes to support local fitness, study says

Health Tip: When Hiking, Socks Matter
Synthetic pairs are best

Hiking Socks
Synthetic pairs are best

Acetaminophen Fights High-Altitude Headaches
As effective as ibuprofen without causing nausea, study finds

Faulty Gene Boosts Risk of Altitude Sickness
Two gene variations help explain why some fall sick