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As Winter Olympics Nears, America's Athletes May Be More Stressed Than Ever
- Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2022
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With America's best skiers, skaters and snowboarders now heading to the Winter Olympics, a team of mental health professionals will be in Beijing to help them perform under the double strain of intense competition and a pandemic.
One of those professionals is Dr. David B...
Take These Winter Workout Tips to Heart
- January 30, 2022
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Tempted to take your workout into the great outdoors?
Be aware that there are both benefits and risks to exercising outdoors during the winter.
High-Altitude Exercise Could Bring Danger to People With Type 1 Diabetes
- Robert Preidt
- December 28, 2021
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Hiking and skiing in the mountains may wreak havoc on the blood sugar levels of those with type 1 diabetes, new research suggests.
Exercise offers many benefits -- such as improved heart health, better
Anxious? Maybe You Can Exercise It Away
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2021
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Anxiety prevention may be just a snowy trail away.
New research suggests cross-country skiers -- and perhaps others who also exercise vigorously -- are less prone to develop anxiety disorders than less active folks.
Researchers in Sweden spent roughly two decades t...
Cold Facts on Avoiding Snow and Ice Dangers
- Robert Preidt
- February 19, 2021
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Severe winter weather has a grip on much of the United States, which increases the risk of injuries from slipping on ice, shoveling, sports such as skiing and sledding, and car crashes.
"One of the most frequently seen causes for visits to the emergency room this time of...
5 Expert Tips for Preventing Winter Sports Accidents
- Kayla McKiski
- February 22, 2020
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Hitting the slopes or the skating rink as the winter of 2020 winds down? Don't let an accident or injury spoil your fun.
"Winter sports and recreational activities have great health and cardiovascular benefits," said Dr. Joseph Bosco, vice president of the American ...
Skiers Study Suggests Fitness May Stave Off Parkinson's
- Serena Gordon
- February 20, 2020
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Love to cross-country ski? Well, all those days spent striding across the snow-covered wilderness may do more than keep you in great physical shape.
Swedish researchers report that very fit long-distance skiers were about 30% less likely to develop Parkinson's d...
Ski Your Way to a Healthier Aging Brain
- Robert Preidt
- December 4, 2019
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Cross-country skiing may be good for your brain, a new study suggests.
Previous research found that participants of the Vasaloppet, a popular long-distance, cross-country skiing race in Sweden, have a lower risk of heart attack, but potential brain benefits have been...