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Obama Could Use Another Pair of Athletic Shorts

Danny Groner | Posted 10.20.2009 | Style

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Danny Groner

Last week's photo of President Obama stuffing Reggie Love during a pick-up basketball game was the latest in a series of photos taken of the president playing in pants instead of shorts.

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Concussions Aren't Just for Football Players

Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano | Posted 11.10.2009 | Living

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Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano

When one talks about concussions during sports, football and hockey are the typical talking points. Unfortunately, baseball players aren't immune to suffering head injuries.

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Injuries Occur When Kids Are too Active in Sports

Ramon Resa, MD | Posted 11.08.2009 | Living

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Ramon Resa, MD

I advocate for our kids to become more balanced. Stressful organized sports take away from family time, and the experience no longer remains a simple and pleasurable experience.

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Not Your Regular 21-Year-Old Snowboarder: A Q&A with Kevin Pearce

Erica Boeke | Posted 09.27.2009 | Living

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Erica Boeke

There are a dozens of up-and-coming athletes who are looking to go for the gold and the glory in 2010 -- but one rising young snowboarding star is also looking to change the face of his sport.

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America's Greenest Colleges: Did Your School Make the Grade?

Avital Binshtock | Posted 09.20.2009 | Green

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Avital Binshtock

While the good folks at U.S. News and World Report ascribe certain measurements of prestige to their college rankings, we rated schools based on what matters most to us.

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Athletic Blacks vs Smart Whites: Why Sports Stereotypes Are Wrong

Casey Gane-McCalla | Posted 05.20.2009 | Entertainment

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Casey Gane-McCalla

Biological factors do not compel people from certain races to excel in certain sports. Cultural factors do.

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Roundballer In Chief: Lessons from the Mario Cuomo Basketball League

Andrew Stengel | Posted 02.13.2009 | Politics

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Andrew Stengel

I have some advice for those who played basketball with then-candidate Obama: the game will change once the oath of office is administered. I know because I was on Gov. Cuomo's team.

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Five Ways to Green Your Yoga Workout

Mairi Beautyman | Posted 01.05.2009 | Green

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Mairi Beautyman

It's good for the mind, the body, how about the earth? Here are five ways to green your yoga workout. 1. Buy a Non-Toxic Yoga Mat from Plank Did you...

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Raising A Child Athlete: How To Do It Right

Mona Ackerman | Posted 09.21.2008 | Living

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Mona Ackerman

Q: I have a friend whose child is an athletic superstar. This ten year old has been focused on ice skating since she was four years old. She has...

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Eating Disorder Roulette

Charlotte Hilton Andersen | Posted 07.15.2008 | Living

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Charlotte Hilton Andersen

Why do teens get eating disorders? Blame it on their friends! But wait, it's not that simple. In fact, it doesn't matter which group teen girls actually fall into, but only which group they most identify with.

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