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Move Just a Little, Live Longer
You don't have to run marathons to get healthy, experts say

Kids Living Near School Rarely Walk There: Study
It's a missed opportunity for fitness, researchers say

Power-Boosting Protein in Muscle Declines With Age
That's why even fit older people may need to work harder to stay slim, study says

Dieting, Exercise Have Same Effect on Body-Fat Distribution
Study contradicts notion that workouts target specific fat deposits

Low-Income Minorities at Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease
Study urges importance of education, screenings to help curb amputations in worst cases

Urban Exercise Has Its Hazards
Air pollution causes more harm than good for health seekers, expert says

Studies Divided on Value of Adding Protein to Sports Drinks
One finds it hydrates athletes better, while the other shows no benefit

A Biological Basis for Being a Couch Potato?
Brain chemical study suggests humans may be wired for restlessness or just staying put

Think ’Light’ Going Back to School
Spine society urges parents, kids to avoid backpack-related injuries

TV Watching Lowers Physical Activity: Study
Each hour of viewing was associated with 144 fewer steps taken a day, researchers find