In the first asthma study that controls for risk factors such as smoking, medication, gastroesophageal reflux, and demographics, researchers from Kaiser Permanente have found that hospitalization for asthma... View More

Former Republican presidential candidate and Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee on Tuesday during a forum about obesity expressed disappointment that the party has not focused more on health care in the presidential... View More

Although "Change!" is the common cry among today's Democratic and Republican candidates, like the George W. Bush Administration before, both the Barack Obama and John McCain campaigns have aligned themselves... View More

In an effort to improve communication with doctors and patients on prescription drug safety, the government Friday began posting a list of medications under investigation for potential problems. ... View More

A great gift for clients and a necessary reference for trainers, The CalorieKing Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter, 2008 Edition is an easy-to-use guide that quickly answers specific nutrition questions... View More

Some form of total ankle replacements (TAR), have been available to patients in the United States since first arriving in the marketplace more than 30 years ago. These implants have gone through several... View More

Olympic athletes from 250 countries trained exclusively on Technogym at the 2008 Summer Games Building on its experience as exclusive fitness equipment supplier to the Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Turn... View More

The National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) has awarded $30,000 in Scholarships and Fellowships to 26 students for the year 2008-2009. The foundation first created these award programs in 2004 and has... View More

A study published in the September 3 issue of JAMA reports that cognitive function modestly improved in adults suffering with memory problems who participated in a home-based physical activity program... View More

Brisk walking led to slight improvements on mental tests for older people with memory problems in what is billed as the first rigorous test of exercise on the aging brain. The results from the small Australian... View More

Dark green chard plucked from a makeshift garden in front of City Hall; soft cheeses spread on freshly baked whole-grain bread and served in exhibition halls; farm-raised free-range chickens carved, seasoned... View More

On the morning of September 6, 2008, Pembroke Pines teenager Michael Sayih teamed up with his brothers Adam and Joey and father Jim Sayih, who will join hundreds of cyclists to take the starting line... View More

Star Trac, a global leader in the commercial fitness industry, was recently named Vendor of the Year 2008 by Golds Gym International, announced Steve Nero, Star Trac president. Star Trac received the award... View More

With the downturn in the economy encompassing nearly every aspect of our lives, businesses large and small are feeling the pinch. MarketingSherpa recently published a survey stating that over 60% of large... View More

Adult obesity rates increased in 37 states, while there were no decreases in any states, according to the annual report released Tuesday by the non-profit Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood... View More

Research carried out at the Peninsula Medical School in the South West of England has discovered that obesity in later life does not make a substantial difference to risks of death among older people but... View More

A new Access Economics Report commissioned by Diabetes Australia has found that 3.71 million Australians are obese with a current estimated cost to the nation of $58 billion. The report titled Growing... View More

Alabama, pushed to second in national obesity rankings by deep-fried Southern favorites, is cracking down on state workers who are too fat. The state has given its 37,527 employees a year to start... View More

As trainers, most of us have worked extensively with BOSUs; however, its often necessary to incorporate new ideas to the countless BOSU exercises in our repertoire. Get on it! BOSU Balance Trainer offers... View More

Many fitness enthusiasts find it difficult to follow their normal exercise plan while traveling. Unfamiliar environments, tightly-scheduled business meetings, or lack of exercise equipment may hamper even... View More