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Quick facts on Beckham’s injury

16/3/2010

David Beckham’s tendon injury has shattered his dreams of playing at the World Cup this year. But what exactly is a torn Achilles tendon and when will Becks be back?

 
 
 

Pole dancing: everyone wins

16/3/2010

Young women are strip-teasing, pole dancing and stretching sultrily in group fitness classes that seem to boost their sexual self-confidence as much as their cardio.

 
 
 

Air pollution slows women runners

15/3/2010

Running a marathon is challenging enough, but now new research shows that the performance of female marathoners can be hindered by a certain type of air pollution.

 
 
 

Screen athletes to prevent deaths

8/3/2010

Several of the nearly 100 young US athletes who die suddenly and unexpectedly during sports every year could be saved through more effective screening for heart problems, US researchers suggested in a new study published Monday.

 
 
 

Shoulder dislocation a sport hazard

5/3/2010

Sports are the most common cause of shoulder dislocation, and young males have the highest risk of suffering this type of injury, a new study shows.

 
 
 

TV's toll on the heart

4/3/2010

Heavy screen time in youth means trouble by mid-40s, despite activity levels, study finds.

 
 
 

Fitness may boost kids' grades

4/3/2010

Fit bodies may bring kids better test scores in school, a new study finds.

 
 
 

Exercise soothes chronic ailments

23/2/2010

Does heart disease or another chronic illness have you anxiety-ridden? Starting an exercise program may help calm your nerves, according to a review of published studies.

 
 
 

Something wrong about Olympics

19/2/2010

There is something unhealthy about the Winter Olympics. More and more athletes obtain injuries - and many of them still pursue Olympic glory despite their injuries.

 
 
 

Long-distance running in the genes

19/2/2010

Variations in one gene are associated with athletic endurance and may make a difference in a runner's performance, a new study has found.

 
 
 
 
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