Saturday, 18 May, 2013

Pitching the biomechanics The fate of baseball teams valued at hundreds of millions of dollars and followed by millions of rabid fans can come down to the elbow ligaments of a handful of young men who can throw a ball nearly 100 mph. But that doesn’t mean the best science guides their training.
Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Gold medal for exercise: Key to long, healthy life

Activity is not just for the heart: For older people, it spells longevity, mobility, independence. Exercise fights diabetes and MS; even extends the lifespan. Time to get moving?

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Diabetes epidemic expands: Blame “metabolic syndrome”?

Before type 2 diabetes or heart disease comes “metabolic syndrome,” a devil’s-brew of high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, a big waist and insulin resistance. Want to stop the slide – without drugs?

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Depression: Nothing but the Blues

Depression causes more disability than diabetes, cancer or stroke. What causes depression? How is it treated? Can we improve treatment?

Thursday, September 7th, 2006

Science Meets Sports

The Why Files looks at kinesiology, sports medicine, psychology and some ancient Olympic history, brought to life.

Thursday, January 26th, 2006

Learning about Learning

Adult brains can make new neurons. What does this say about our ability to learn?

Thursday, August 26th, 1999