The day after my first marathon, 17 years ago, I went running. My quadriceps were so sore that I had to walk backward down my New York apartment stairs to get outside, but I hardly cared; I was young, euphoric and hooked. It wasn't just because running kept me feeling thin and fit.
Vegetarianism has reached an all time high. In fact, it's nearly a trend. Around campus, students are dressed in shirts with slogans ranging from "Pigs are friends, not food" to "Powered by Tofu." Just as vegetarianism has grown in recent years, the emphasis placed on fitness has also increased dramatically.
(U-WIRE) University Park, Pa. - Before heading out to the bars this weekend, women may want to think twice about how much they drink because they could be risking more than a hangover. A new study led by researchers Arthur Klatsky and Yan Li of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program in Oakland, California found that heavy consumption of any type of alcohol increases a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.
