Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Health beat: Runner study finally finishes | Star Tribune

Health beat: Runner study finally finishes | Star Tribune: "Four years after finding that veteran marathon runners tend to have more unhealthy plaque in their arteries than non-runners, Minneapolis cardiologist Robert Schwartz finally found a medical journal willing to publish his controversial conclusion."



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Running Program - Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center

Running Program - Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center: "Whether you run to stay fit, to compete in races, or for the sheer love of it, there’s much more to it than simply putting one foot in front of the other. Over time, a faulty stride, an improper training regimen, or the wrong footwear can lead to injuries that can stop you in your tracks."



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Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Disease in Two Big Studies - NYTimes.com

Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Disease in Two Big Studies - NYTimes.com: "People with low vitamin D levels are more likely to die from cancer and heart disease and to suffer from other illnesses, scientists reported in two large studies published on Tuesday."



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