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Australian researchers have discovered that extreme exercise can cause intestinal bacteria to leak into the bloodstream, leading to blood poisoning. Experts at Melbourne-based Monash University ...

Why does everything always have to be so extreme?’ my mother asks me as I tell her that I’ve upped my exercise as a New Year’s resolution, with a view to doing an Olympic-distance triathlon (1,500m ...

Regular exercise is an important part of living a healthy life, but some research suggests intense exercise may do more harm than good. A new study challenges previous findings and suggests that those ...

Moderate exercise is good for the heart, but high levels of exercise can cause a phenomenon known as "athletic heart," which comes with risks. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

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 exercise is an ...

It has been suggested that too much extreme exercise can be damaging to our health, but researchers have now found that people who can run a mile in less than 4 minutes generally live several years ...