Training for Your First Marathon 'Reverses' Aging of Major Blood Vessels on Par With Medication
This new research shows that training for a marathon can reverse the aging of your blood vessels as effectively as medication - no matter your age.
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Oldest Jockey and First Latino Ever to Win Triple Crown Donates Winnings
Victor Espinoza, who at 43, became the oldest jockey–and only Latino–to win horse racing's Triple Crown, pledged all his winnings in honor of kids with cancer.
New Power Plant Turns Waste into Energy-and Doubles as a Ski Slope and Climbing Wall
This innovative Copenhill power plant turns trash into energy, and doubles as a ski slope and climbing wall that is open to the public in Denmark.
High School Athlete Rejects Disabled Label, Excels in 3 Sports, Inspires All
Encouraged by his parents, despite having only one hand, Riley Quinn plays on all the athletic teams in his California high school and excels in all of them, as well as his academic subjects. Watch this video for inspiration.
A Beautiful Day in Sports: NFL Team Signs Disabled Player
Until now, building an NFL team player roster was all about business, and never sentiment. This week the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach is receiving praise for his unconventional, inspiring player pick, the disabled defensive tackle, Eric LeGrand.
Missouri Deer Hunters Donate 350,000 Pounds of Venison to Food Banks Across the State
Missouri food bank initative Share the Harvest saw hunters donate 350,000 pounds of venison to food banks across the sate to feed the hungry.
In Personal Shoutout, Bill Murray is Happy to Share Couple's Pregnancy News at Cubs Game
After watching a playoff Cubs game with his fellow fans, Bill freakin' Murray was more than happy to help them announce their pregnancy to the world.
Bored in Quarantine, 15-Year-old Transforms Her Bedroom Wall into 8-Foot Climbing Structure
Erin Sloan says that she hopes her homemade project will help to smash gender stereotypes in the rock climbing community.
6-Year-Old Boy's Dream Comes True After FedEx Driver Helps Him to Exchange Gifts With Tony Hawk
This FedEx delivery driver went above and beyond the call of duty to help a 6-year-old boy exchange gifts with his idol: Tony Hawk.
Watch College Football Player Overwhelmed by Scholarship Given for His Kindness
This football player was surprised with a scholarship for his constant kindness – but his team's reaction to the surprise might be even more rewarding.
Hi-Tech Mouthguard Flags Concussion to Protect Athlete's Brain
This mouthguard measures the force of hits to the athletes' heads, letting coaches know immediately if a player needs medical care for a concussion.
Canadian Man Invents Boat for Wheelchair Canoeing
The spark of the idea came to able-bodied Jon Pimlott while rowing in Nanaimo, British Columbia. He'd seen the people in wheelchairs casting their lines from the accessible fishing dock. 'Too bad they couldn't be out bobbing in a canoe or rowing their own boat'. Then, a vision came to him: All at once he knew he could build it and it would work. Now all his spare time is spent giving people with limited mobility a new freedom on the water.
Grateful Man Takes Out Super Bowl Ad to Raise Money for Veterinarians Who Saved His Dog From Cancer
Rather than paying to advertise for his company, a grateful pet owner took out a Super Bowl advertisement to talk about his "Lucky Dog" Scout.
Israeli Man Funds Tennis for Arab Youth, Promotes Co-existence
An Israeli tennis enthusiast noticed in the 1990s that very few Arabs living in Israel had any chance to play his beloved sport. He dreamed that a tennis court could provide a common ground between Jews and Arabs and Christians alike, so in 1998 he started building or supported tennis courts and programs in nine Arab neighborhoods all across Israel.
Israeli Man Funds Tennis for Arab Youth, Promotes Co-existence
An Israeli tennis enthusiast noticed in the 1990s that very few Arabs living in Israel had any chance to play his beloved sport. He dreamed that a tennis court could provide a common ground between Jews and Arabs and Christians alike, so in 1998 he started building or supported tennis courts and programs in nine Arab neighborhoods all across Israel.
Late UNC Coach Dean Smith Left Surprise in His Will For Each Player
Legendary North Carolina Coach Dean Smith, who won two NCAA championships, always coaxed the best out of his players. Now, a month after his death, he has issued one final 'thank you' to every full-time player who ever hit the court for him.
Shaq Pulls Over to Help Florida Woman After Her Car Crashed
The Alachua County Sheriff's Department filmed the NBA MVP assisting the woman with her car after her tire blew out on the Florida interstate.
A-Student Drop-out, Wins World Series of Poker and $8.5 Million
Greg Merson, an A student who dropped out of the University of Maryland and beat a drug addiction has also now beaten the table to win the World Series of Poker, outlasting eight other players to win $8.5 million.
One-Armed High School Basketball Phenom, Landus Anderson, Soars
High school basketball player Landus Anderson is one of the top players in the state of Florida averaging an impressive 19 points-per-game. And he does it with the use of only one arm. His parents have seen that determination show up in all areas of his life. (w/ Video)
The 7 Mental Health Benefits of Running That You May Not Know About
If you have never picked up a pair of running shoes, here are seven reasons why you should start today (and none of them are about having a better body.)
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