You don’t have to hit the gym to hit the beach 
This time of year can be an absolute pain to successfully work out at the gym. By the time youre finally motivated to put on those Nikes and head over to McComas, you come to realize that not only have you finally crawled out of your cave, but so has the rest of the Virginia Tech student body.

Exercise may counter mental decline from HRT 
Regular exercise may prevent the mental decline associated with the long-term use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), preliminary research suggests.

Test helps determine if ICD is helpful 
NEW YORK, Jan. 27 (UPI) — A new non-invasive test may help determine which U.S. patients are most likely to benefit from an implantable cardiac defibrillator, or ICD.

Maureen’s Medical Moment: Exercise can help symptoms of depression 
Even a little exercise can help boost the mood of patients suffering from major depression. Researchers at the University of Texas say patients saw immediate improvements in their symptoms after spending just 30 minutes on a treadmill.