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Friday, May 03, 2013  Exercise has another benefit: A new study finds that being active may help prevent kidney stones in women.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  A study by the University of Indiana found more than thirty percent of couples who worked out together were more likely to stick to their routine.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  A national caliber marathoner says the Syracuse winter should not deter runners from getting outside.  He offers advice on how to get a running program going.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Dr. Glenn Kent, an Assistant Professor in the Health Psychology Program at Jefferson College of Health Sciences says when it comes to dieting, he warns against hard rules.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  It’s that time of the year when those New Year’s resolutions start to fade away, and the cold Central New York winter is often at it’s harshest.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Researchers at the University of Chicago are uncovering why a good night's sleep can be just as important as food or exercise in controlling our weight.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Health experts in Central New York weigh in on a newly released study claiming 50% of New York will be obese by 2030.

Friday, August 24, 2012  You've heard the expression "fit as a fiddle."  A new exercise class is a sort of play on those words; it's called Fiddle Fit.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Doctors say an unhealthy disorder is on the rise - over-exercising. Some people obsessively, compulsively exercise to the point that it can interfere with work and personal relationships, and even cause serious injury.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Authorities say two U.S. defense department contractors aboard a small plane that crashed in a remote Adirondacks lake have been rescued unhurt by helicopters involved in the military exercise they were helping coordinate.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  A mouthpiece can do more than protect your teeth, it can also help you reduce your waistline. The mouthpiece device is called "O2 Oxidizer." It comes with adjustable air holes that allow the user to restrict the amount of oxygen coming into the body.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  For years, a cancer diagnosis meant lots of rest and relaxation, and no worry about what you're eating or how much exercise you're getting.

Saturday, June 02, 2012  For some overweight people, exercise can worsen risk factors

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  There’s a new machine that blasts away fat cells forever in less than an hour; the treatment is called coolsculpting.

Sunday, April 08, 2012  Documentary, local fitness and health resources will be showcased