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Exercise

Sports Medicine

Would Better Hip Care for Young Female Athletes Prevent Pain and Surgery Later in Life?

June 16, 2026

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Hiking Safety

Chances Are You’re Not Carrying the Right Safety Gear When You Hike

May 26, 2026

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Heart Health

Exercise, Eat Well, Don’t Smoke: 10 Ways the Framingham Heart Study Has Revolutionized Healthcare

February 11, 2026

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Research

Best of The Brink 2025: 10 Inspiring Inventions and Impactful Ideas from Boston University Researchers

December 16, 2025

Brain Health

BU CTE Center Study Ties Contact Sports Head Hits to Brain Damage

September 17, 2025

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Exercise

Can VR Trick Your Body into Feeling Hotter or Cooler While You’re Exercising?

September 16, 2025

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Things-to-do

To Do Today: Seaport Sweat

May 23, 2025

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Low Back Pain

Finding Non-Opioid Solutions for Low Back Pain

May 21, 2025

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Fitness

Weight Lifting or Pilates? Pros, Cons, and Misconceptions

March 10, 2025

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Things-to-do

The Weekender: September 19 to 22

September 18, 2024

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Things-to-do

To Do Today: Seaport Sweat

July 25, 2024

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Mental Health

Suicide Now the Primary Cause of Death among Active Duty US Soldiers

July 15, 2024

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Safety

As Drownings Surge, FitRec Offers Swim Lessons That Could Save Your Life

June 6, 2024

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Student Life

Sargent Senior Gives Back to His Native Nairobi—through Sports

May 9, 2024

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Osteoarthritis

What Causes Osteoarthritis? BU Researchers Win $46 Million Grant to Pursue Answers and Find New Treatments

March 20, 2024

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Aging Reimagined

The Secrets of Living to 100

February 21, 2024

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Aging Reimagined

10 Things to Do in Your 20s to Help Ensure You’ll Enjoy Your 80s

February 21, 2024

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Wellness

Marsh Chapel’s Tai Chi Classes Draw Students, Staff, Faculty from across Campus

January 30, 2024

Photo: College students work out on ellipticals at FitRec, Boston University's fitness and recreation center

Health & Medicine

New Year, New You? Pro Tips for (Safely) Starting a New Exercise Routine

January 8, 2024

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Parkinson’s

Can We Fight Back against Parkinson’s Disease? These Research Volunteers Hope So

January 5, 2024

Can We Fight Back against Parkinson’s Disease? These Research Volunteers Hope So