heath and fitness - health news

Heart attack at 43, marathon at 56
Today Larry Haydu will attempt something that most people would have assumed would be impossible. Haydu, 56, who was almost completely sedentary until last summer, will run the Boston Marathon.

How ALS wreaks havoc
A pair of studies has shown the usefulness of stem cells in modeling the disease, among other findings.

Consult the white coat
White coats are everywhere in Boston's academic medical centers, a universal sign that the wearer is a medical professional.

Latest health news:

CAMBRIDGE: Small army of sensors invades city
Today's GlobeBoston Globe, 4/22/07

Lessons for patient, practitioner alike
Today's GlobeBoston Globe, 4/22/07

BRIAN MCGRORY: A gift born of addiction
Today's GlobeBoston Globe, 4/22/07

MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE THE FIRST YEAR: Progress and perils
Today's GlobeBoston Globe, 4/22/07

For newly insured, program a blessing
Today's GlobeBoston Globe, 4/22/07

A lesson for patient and practitioner alike
Today's GlobeBoston Globe, 4/22/07

Man pleads guilty in slaying
Boston Globe, 4/21/07

More health news by topic


message board

Best and Worst workouts

How are you beating the heat?

North Shore swim clubs

Children's dentist

Managing your kid's diet

Read all topics

After the Fall
In this three-part series, the Boston Globe found that approximately 300,000 Americans over 64 break their hips -- three-quarters of them women.

A quiet epidemic
Diabetes is now so widespread in the city, particularly in minority communities, it is almost impossible to find a neighborhood untouched

PART 2: Diabetes afflicting more in US Asian population

SLIDESHOW: Living with diabetes

Christopher Tinnin says over half his family has the disease, though he doesn't.

Diabetes risk test

Shaping Up
Get your body on the right track with our fitness guide. Find a new gym and work it out!

Guide to Boston gyms

Yoga movements

Stretch and strengthen

Shoulder exercises

Butt exercises

More on Shaping-Up