The study, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, marks the 70th anniversary of Bannister's world record ...

Extreme exercise does not shorten life expectancy, as has been thought The first people to break the four-minute mile ...

Share on Pinterest A new study shows that those who participate in extreme exercise may live longer than the general population. TREVOR JOHNSTON / Eye Meets World Photography/Getty Images Regular ...

Three in five adults in England say extreme weather has had a negative impact on their ability to be physically active, according to new research by Sport England. The funding agency is announcing ...

The NBA Finals are full of memorable matchups and championship teams. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics have consistently won since the 1950s. Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls dominated the ...

Pushing the Body in 'Extreme' Sports Won't Shorten Life Span By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Athletes who push themselves to maximum performance don ...

The long lives of sub-four-minute milers show that "extreme" exercise doesn’t reduce lifespan, according to new research. A study of the first 200 athletes to run a mile in under four minutes ...

The first people to break the four-minute mile outlived their contemporaries by nearly five years on average The exercise required for elite athleticism appears to be beneficial for health FRIDAY ...