Wrestler Drops 200 Pounds in Just One Year
from Nisqually Valley News
Trim body fat. Tone up. Flatten that spare tire. If those thoughts have ever crossed your mind, you’re certainly not alone. At one time or another, most everyone has battled the bulge. Now think of what it would take to lose 200 pounds in one year — without surgery. That was 45-year-old Terence Haynes’ goal. And not only did he accomplish it, Haynes now wrestles on a DIII college team. More    More

Cereal and Milk is the New Sports Supplement
from Science Daily
A bowl of whole-grain cereal is as good as a sports drink for recovery after exercise. New research has shown that the readily available and relatively inexpensive breakfast food is as effective as popular, carbohydrate-based "sports drinks." More

Wrestler Can't Take College Scholarships Due to Immigration Laws
from WFAA
Three years ago as a freshman at Molina High School Ofelia Valdez learned she was a natural at wrestling. Three years and 51 medals later Valdez's future should be bright. Instead, it's uncertain. More

Sleep May Be Factor in Weight Control
from Science Daily
Could sleep be a critical component to maintaining a healthy body weight? According to new research, at the American Thoracic Society's 105th International Conference in San Diego, body mass index (BMI) is linked to length and quality of sleep in a surprisingly consistent fashion. More

Duluth Women Don’t Let Obstacles Pin Them Down
from Grand Forks Herald
It clings to a grappler stepping inside the circle, so courage is needed to pry it off while battling an opponent in a gym full of scrutinizing spectators. The isolation melts away in victory, but stifles a wrestler suffering a defeat. More

Excessive Cola Consumption Can Lead To Super-sized Muscle Problems, Warn Doctors
from Science Daily
Doctors have issued a warning about excessive cola consumption after noticing an increase in the number of patients suffering from muscle problems, according to the June issue of IJCP, the International Journal of Clinical Practice. More

In Achilles Tendon Rupture Surgery May Not Be Necessary
from Medical News Today
The two ends of a ruptured Achilles tendon are often stitched together before the leg is put in plaster, in order to reduce the risk of the tendon rupturing again. However, a thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, now suggests that surgery may be unnecessary. Patients who do not undergo surgery have just as good a chance of recovery. More

Working out the Wrong Way? Six Common Workout Mistakes
from WTOL
Well, you finally decided that exercise needs to be a regular part of your life. Chances are you weighed the pros and cons of becoming more active and concluded that the benefits win out. But are your goals realistic? Do you feel a need to make up for your past inactivity? Having unrealistic or vague goals is one of the top reasons that people eventually become exercise dropouts or get injured. More