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Type of shoe changes how people run, researchers find

(MCT) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The style of your running shoes isn’t just making a fashion statement. It may be controlling the way you run and...

College sports could raise players' risk for depression

Compared with former college athletes, those still in school had doubled odds, possibly due to stress, researchers say

Simon Whitehouse before a recent training run. The Milan resident is planning to run from New York City to Philadelphia later this month to raise awareness about mental health.

Brit plans 100 mile 'Rocky' run

Simon Whitehouse thought about taking a train to visit Philadelphia the next time he’s in New York. But when he learned the cities were about...

In this photograph provided by UAE Healthy Kidney 10K , the winners of the eighth annual UAE Healthy Kidney 10K pose on Saturday, May 12, 2012, in New York´s Central Park. The race is sponsored by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and benefits the National Kidney Foundation. From left to right, are: Bobby Curtis, 27, of Ardmore, Pa., Leonard Korir, 25, of Kenya, and Daniele Meucci, 26, of Italy. (AP Photo/Lauren Leob, UAE Healthy Kidney 10K)

Villanova grad Bobby Curtis joins Brooks' Long Distance Project

Bobby Curtis knew that he had to make a change.

Junior Seau had a degenerative brain disease when he committed suicide last May. (Elaine Thompson/AP file photo)

Seau lawsuits merged with Pa. NFL concussion case

Junior Seau's survivors allege that throughout his football career he sustained violent hits that caused traumatic brain injury, depression and ultimately his death.

Chrissy Strow on left, Scott Baron in middle and Kimmi Sterner at right.

Fitness Tips of the Week

Summer is just around the corner and we need to fit into those bathing suits. When walking around the house add lunges to every step or walking on your toes will engage different muscles in the legs and get them ready for the summer.

The ´Dombel Bear Crawl´ step of the GI Joe Workout requires participants to crawl on all fours with dombells. Participants are required to do 15 reps. (Colin Kerrigan / Philly.com)

Platoon Fitness: GI Joe Workout

Platoon Fitness partnered with Paramount Pictures to create the GI Joe Workout for the launch of the new movie, GI Joe: Redemption. Platoon Fitness founder Mike Smaltz takes us through the workout at their Center City personal training center at 716 Walnut Street.

Mist from a fire hydrant covers runners as they reach the 9-mile marker during the running of the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia on May 2, 2010. (David Maialetti / staff photographer )

5 ways you can still enter the Broad Street Run

The Blue Cross Broad Street Run’s lottery has long closed, and those with spots in the race were notified last month. But if you didn’t sign...

Single concussion can cause permanent damage

New study shows a single concussion can cause permanent changes to the brain.

Be safe and smart running outside

Running outside can be a risky endeavor, but one some of us take on every day, and will continue to take on unless we want to run all of our miles on a treadmill.

Expert Pitches Safety Tips for Young Baseball Players

It's a great youth sport, but beware the possible injuries, doctor advises

Obesity Does Slow People Down, Study Confirms

Women may be caught in cycle of fatigue, lack of self-esteem, expert says

Want to lose weight? Then run, don't walk

Both helped shed pounds, but vigorous exercise produced better long-term results

College sports could raise players' risk for depression

Compared with former college athletes, those still in school had doubled odds, possibly due to stress, researchers say

Health Tip: Don't Ignore Pain During Exercise

Listen to your body