New York City Implementing the Largest Bike Share Program in the Country

A docking station in NYC (transportationnation.org)

Starting this summer, New Yorkers will see bicycle docking stations being erected at various locations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn as part of the new Citi Bike bike share program. Following on the success of similar programs in major ... Read More...

How Does the Average American Measure Up Against an Olympian?

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As we prepare to plant ourselves in front of our televisions (a common activity for Americans) to cheer on our fellow countrymen and women in the 2012 summer Olympics, many of us may fantasize about what it must be like to be an Olympian; many of ... Read More...

Junior Seau Dead of an Apparent Suicide at 43: Could Multiple Concussions be to Blame?

Junior Seau dead at 43 (royalty85.com)

Longtime San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau died today of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. After an almost unheard of 20 year NFL career, Seau's suicide has renewed speculation about the relationship between multiple concussions ... Read More...

Excercising Outdoors Provides Added Health Benefits

Exercising outdoors, no matter the weather (fitday.com)

If you're someone who toils away in the gym while you await the spring, you might want to put on a brave face and start hitting the pavement/trails/grass no matter the weather. Besides just the fresh air, varied terrain, and generous doses of ... Read More...

Dr. Matthew Sirott Suggests Exercise and Aspirin to Prevent Heart Disease and Cancer

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2 Birds with 2 Stones Medical professionals and lay persons have long known that heart disease, the number one cause of death in America, can be modified by exercise and aspirin.  Less well publicized, but probably of equal importance, is the ... Read More...