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Exercise: Football

Human Growth Hormone Doesn’t Improve Athletic Performance
Study found that while it increased lean body mass, it didn't boost exercise capacity

Super Bowl Fans Should Heed Heart Risk Finding
German study found higher chances of cardiovascular trouble during 2006 World Cup matches

Many Ex-NFL Linemen at Risk for Heart Disease
More likely to have enlarged hearts, metabolic syndrome than retired non-linemen, studies find

Sports Ankle, Knee Braces Knocked
Teen athletes who use them end up with more injuries, study finds

A Super Bowl Workout for Couch Potatoes
Six exercises you can do without taking your eyes off the game

Weekend Warriors
Here's how to keep your backyard football game safe

Football and Summer Heat a Dangerous Combo
Athletes need to hydrate and watch for signs of heat illness

Young Football Players Avoiding Heatstroke
No deaths seen for second consecutive year

Keeping It Cool on the Football Field
Special air-conditioned shoulder pads may protect players from heat stroke

Protecting Against Second Concussions on Playing Field
Study calls for stricter high school athlete return-to-play rules

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