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Old Dominion Suspends Three Basketball Players over Campus Fight

Oct 14, 2014 AM EDT Old Dominion University has indefinitely suspended three players from its basketball programs amid a physical altercation inside a campus dormitory.

High Level of Physical Activity Improves Academic Results in Boys, Study

Sep 12, 2014 AM EDT Extensive physical activity leads to enhanced academic results during the first three years of school, particularly in boys, according to a University of Eastern Finland study.

Diverticulitis Patients Suffer From Psychological and Physical Symptoms Even After Attack, Study

Jul 31, 2014 AM EDT People suffering from diverticulitis experience psychological and physical symptoms long after the acute illness has been cured, according to a new study by the University of California - Los Angeles.

Physical fitness Averts Adverse Health Effects of Sedentary Behaviour, Study

Jul 15, 2014 AM EDT Physical fitness helps avert adverse health effects of sedentary behavior, according to a study conducted by researchers at the American Cancer Society, The Cooper Institute and the University of ...

Physical Inactivity Increases Risk of developing Colon and Lung Cancer, Study

Jun 17, 2014 AM EDT Sedentary behaviour increases the risk of developing certain types of cancer, according to a new study by the University of Regensburg in Germany.

Moderate Physical Activity Keeps Alzheimer’s at Bay, Study

Apr 24, 2014 AM EDT Moderate physical activity helps keep Alzheimer’s disease at bay, according to a University of Maryland study.

Short Bouts of Higher Intensity Activity Prevents Obesity, Study

Sep 04, 2013 AM EDT Brief episodes of intense physical activity can put a stop to excess weight gain, according to a study published this week in the American Journal of Health Promotion. Researchers claimed that ...

Excessive 'Facebook-ing' Can Derail Romantic Relationships, Study

Aug 05, 2013 AM EDT Excessive 'Facebook-ing' can lead to negative relationship outcomes including emotional and physical cheating, breakups and divorce, according to a study conducted by the researchers from the ...

Criticizing Young Adults’ Physical Appearance and Odor Might Urge Them to Quit Smoking : Study

Jul 12, 2013 AM EDT Young smokers might consider giving up smoking if they were criticized about their body odor and appearance, according to a study conducted by University of Otago.

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