Pole-vaulting Granny: It's 'Never Too Late'
Flo Meiler is 79 years old. She's a grandmother to five, great-grandmother to two. She's also a pole-vaulting, hurdle-jumping track and field star -- and a world record holder in 15 events.
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Danish Woman Runs 366 Marathons in a Year After MS Diagnosis
Incredible Feat: After Annette Fredskov was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and perhaps wanting to create an unbreakable bond with her own body to ward off the expected degeneration of nerve cells, she began an incredible streak of marathon running that has landed her in the media worldwide. At 41, the Danish woman ran 26.2 miles every single day for the last year, and a double marathon on day #365.
Moscow Gives Free Subway Ride to Anyone Who Can Do 30 Squats (WATCH!)
To promote the February Sochi Olympics, the Russian Olympic Committee has added a machine in the Moscow subway that gives a free ticket if you can complete at least 30 squats within two minutes.
Disability Kept Him From Soccer Stardom, But His Own Animated Super Hero Turns Disease into Strength
Aaron D'Errico always wanted to play soccer like his superstar dad who led the USA Men's National soccer team, but since birth, his leg muscles have been damaged by disease. His determination to overcome, however, blossomed in his imagination where he visualized his victories through a comic soccer superhero named Ammon. The hero, Ammon, is a medical student with cerebral palsy who secretly dreams of being a soccer star – like his father – but during his search for a cure, he gains superpowers through a blend of science and spirit. Aaron himself has become an inspiring hero to Marvel comics icon Stan Lee, and may become a mentor to an upcoming artist thanks to his online contest offering $2,000 to an aspiring illustrator.
Family Goes to Playoff Despite Cancer - With Encouragement From 49ers Themselves
Even though his favorite team, the San Francisco 49ers, lost yesterday, Brian Rozelle, who has terminal cancer, will never forget the cheers echoing from his football idols who sent him an email after his family decided to trek up to Seattle for the playoff game.
91-Year-Old Woman Breaks Marathon Record
Harriette Line Thompson, a cancer survivor and last living sibling in her family, just shattered the world record with the fastest time in a marathon for a woman over 90 years old.
11 World Cup Stars, Like Ronaldo and Neymar, Make Ebola Safety Video
Top international football players are joining forces in the "11 against Ebola" campaign, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr, Philipp Lahm and others, to promote 11 simple health messages for West Africans and those who might come in contact with Ebola.
Army Major Helps Afghan Boy, 6, Whose Bladder Was Outside His Body
A 6-year-old Afghan boy born with his bladder outside his body has been reunited with the U.S. soldier who arranged for his rare operation in a New Jersey hospital. When Army Maj. Glenn Battschinger came upon the boy while on foot patrol in Afghanistan, he pitied the frail child who had to constantly hold his leaking bladder in his hand, and resolved to do something
Marine Stands Guard for 8 Hours at Hospital Room of Dying Boy
12-year-old Cody Green always admired the strength and courage of the U.S. Marines. Last month, it was the Marines admiring the strength and courage of Cody. To honor his undaunted optimism and long-time struggle with leukemia, during which he beat the cancer into remission three times, the Indiana fifth-grader was made an honorary Marine. But that wasn't enough for Sergeant Mark Dolfini who decided to drive to the hospital in his dress uniform.
Taylor Swift Accepts Date Offer From Teen Battling Cancer
A cancer-stricken New Jersey teen who yearned to take Taylor Swift to his high school prom has scored a dream date to a far more glamorous soiree. Swift couldn't make Kevin McGuire's prom, so she did him one better: She asked him out to the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.
Doctor Geek Saves Thousands for UK Health System Making Plastic Bones
A trainee surgeon, who is also a self-confessed 'technology geek,' has figured out a way to save the U.K. National Health program a lot of money by taking advantage of 3D-printer technology.
Look Foward to Aging - for the Fitness
You can be as fit or fitter than a much younger person. I firmly believe that we have underestimated as a culture, and maybe even in the field of exercise science, what older adults are capable of doing.
How Healthy Lifestyle Can Prevent Half of all Alzheimer's Cases
Half of all Alzheimer's disease cases could be prevented by lifestyle changes such as exercise, eating healthily and not smoking, claim researchers.
Her Car is 82 years-old, She is 102, but Changing Oil is Still a Chore She Will Always Do
Not many folks change their own oil anymore. But, it would be nearly impossible to find another woman on the planet who continues to change her own oil at age 102.
Jamie Moyer: Geezer Hero for the Ages
Old guys everywhere have a little more swagger today. They're holding their heads a little higher. The reason? Major League Pitcher Jamie Moyer refuses to give up the ghost. This spring, he became the oldest pitcher in MLB history to win a game, and the oldest major league player ever to hit an RBI. And his athletic tenacity matches his generosity to the community.
Her Car is 82 years-old, She is 102, but Changing Oil is Still a Chore She Will Always Do
Not many folks change their own oil anymore. But, it would be nearly impossible to find another woman on the planet who continues to change her own oil at age 102.
88-year-old Grandma Dancing Down the Stairs
Her granddaughter turned up the volume on an old rock and roll favorite as her grandmother was coming out of the house to meet her in the car. The dancing began small, but once this 88-year-old Nana gets grooving, she can't stop.
Scottish Schools Begin Free Meals Plan
Primary pupils will receive free school meals as part of a six-month pilot project in Scotland that will improve the diets for all children by providing a nutritious lunch.
Elementary School Focusing on Fitness Sees Improvement in Discipline
A school's "mileage club" started in the fall 2009 with the idea of handing out charms as an incentive for kids to run during recess has surprised everyone. Fitness scores have rocketed and disciplinary problems dwindled.
Recess Boosts Kids' Grades
Children who get more exercise also tend to do better in school, whether the exercise comes as recess, physical education classes or getting exercise on the way to school, according to an international study.
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