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Treadmill vs. Pavement: The Running Debate

Posted December 30, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Megan Hueter

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Health

With the low temperatures and adverse weather, it’s no wonder that many exercisers choose to hibernate and sweat in the gym instead of going out in the elements.  But a great debate among all those fit is one of determining…

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Use of painkillers surges as Americans exercise right to cope with pain

Posted August 22, 2007 at 04:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her News

Americans are using painkillers more than ever before, according to data from US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and a recent article from the Associated Press (AP). The volume of five major painkillers sold and distributed in the United States by hospitals, retail…

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Her Active Philosopher: Ripping Off the Band-Aids

Posted July 23, 2007 at 11:26 AM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Her Motivation, Her Nutrition, Her Story, Special Features

In this weekly column, Her Active Philosopher, Senior writer Katie Drummond, waxes philosophical and writes lyrically as she invites us on her personal health and fitness journey. You can read her previous columns by clicking on the following links: column one;

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Hip Tendonitis: Causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention of this dreaded, athletic injury

Posted May 30, 2007 at 07:00 PM by Alexandra Haller

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her News

All athletes have a dark, furtive, and silent fear of getting injured.  It haunts all athletes; from professionals like Meb Keflezighi who was forced to drop out of last April’s Flora London Marathon at mile 16, to casual runners like myself.

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