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Thursday, Feb 1, 2007 Dance Dance Revolution Keeping Kids Fit West Virginia has been testing the use of Dance Dance Revolution dance video game in public schools and has found that it benefits children 7 to 12 and helps keep them fit. Preliminary results from a 24-week study of 50 overweight or obese children, aged 7 to 12, showed that those who played the game at home for at least 30 minutes five days per week maintained their weight and saw a reduction in some risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. West Virginia to Put ’Dance Dance Revolution’ in Public Schools Tags: dance dance revolution , konami , fitness , obesity , weight loss , exercise Filed under DanceFriday, Oct 6, 2006 A Woman Discovers the Benefits of Yoga A middle-aged woman writes about how yoga changed her body and her mind in this great article. ... after just a short while in yoga, I’ve realized more physical benefits than I gained through all those other efforts combined. My once-flabby upper arms are strong and lean. ... I stand taller and hold my shoulders up and back instead of slumping down and inward. My step is lighter, and my "core" abdominal musclesthough still lined with a fair share of chubare damned strong. Who, Me? A Yogi? Filed under YogaFriday, Sep 29, 2006 Tennis Elbow Treatment - Steroids Not Best A new study has found that the best treatment for tennis elbow may not be steroid shots, but simply letting the injury heal on its own. While steroid shots do give immediate relief, they may not be the best option in the long run. Steroid shots swiftly relieve pain. But they may not provide a permanent fix. Steroid joint injections carry risk for joint damage if done too often, and joint infection. After getting steroid shots, patients may have felt so much better they overdid activity, making re-injury more likely, the researchers note. Steroid Shots May Not Ace Tennis Elbow Filed under Sports InjuriesThursday, Sep 28, 2006 Athletic Injuries Declining in High School Athletes U.S. high school athletes are suffering fewer injuries than they were ten years ago according to a new report. "While part of the decrease is due to a different definition of injury, we know that sports-related injury rates are decreasing because of rule changes, improvements in protective gear, and in the diagnosis and treatment of injury," she said. U.S. High-School Athletes Suffering Fewer Injuries Filed under Sports InjuriesWednesday, Sep 27, 2006 Finger Length Linked to Sports Ability The length of your ring finger may determine your sports ability, according to a new study. British researchers have deduced that women whose ring fingers are longer than their index fingers achieve higher levels in sports, particularly running, soccer and tennis. I guess the fact that my ring finger is shorter than my index finger explains why I’m not a tennis pro. Fingers May Point to Sports Prowess Filed under Athletic Ability Recent Entries Dance Dance Revolution Keeping Kids Fit A Woman Discovers the Benefits of Yoga Tennis Elbow Treatment - Steroids Not Best Athletic Injuries Declining in High School Athletes Finger Length Linked to Sports Ability Aerobic Exercise May Prevent Colon Cancer Topics Aerobic Exercise Athletic Ability Athletic Injuries Dance Gyms Sports Injuries Yoga Our bone health blog features patient stories about Fosamax side effects . Recent Comments Monthly Archives February 2007 (1) October 2006 (1) September 2006 (4) The Fitness Blog is part of the Health Diaries network. Health Diaries publishes blogs, articles, and news on health and fitness topics. About Advertise Contact Contribute Sitemap News and Commentary Animal Health Bone Health Brain Health Cancer Celebrity Health Child and Teen Health Diabetes Blog Health Product Reviews Healthy Eating Health News Heart Health Lung Health Prescription Drug Watch Weird Health Personal Experience A Journey Through Life AnaRunner Becoming My Passion Butterflyteam Eat Smart, Stay Fit Is it Hot in Here? It’s Your Parents’ Fault! Life After MS Living with Lung Cancer Life with Trich Llama Farming with Colon Cancer Maddy’s PCOS Diary On the Weight Watchers Circle Pilgrim’s Journey Tell someone you’re thinking of them with one of our free get well cards . We also have sympathy cards and blank cards if you want to send thanks or just a hello. Have a news tip or a personal fitness story to share? Drop us a line at fitness @ healthdiaries.com (remove the spaces). All content published on HealthDiaries.com is provided for informational and educational purposes only. HealthDiaries.com does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The site and its services are not a substitute for professional medical advice and treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor before making any changes to your diet, health routine or treatment. Copyright © 2006-2010 HealthDiaries.com and the authors. All rights...