An examination of 804 preteens found that engaging in 1.5 hours of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day is important for healthy bone development. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, July 2020 … [Read more...]
Less Screen Time, Move More!
Surveys completed by nearly 25,000 middle schoolers revealed that those who spent more time engaged in physical activity and less time interacting with electronic devices scored higher on quality of life assessments than kids who spent more time with … [Read more...]
Promoting Better Health at Work Can Help the Bottom Line
In a study that involved 1,120 employees from ten businesses, researchers found that participants who received customized information to promote physical activity and reduce sitting time not only experienced improved health but they also reported … [Read more...]
Exercise May Be the Key to Becoming More Successful
Exercise is known to protect against several diseases, such as diabetes and stroke. Now, a new study suggests that exercise helps people socialize and accomplish more. Researchers recruited 179 college students and asked them to record each time they … [Read more...]
Daily Physical Activity Helps Maintain Vascular Health
Researchers have found that reducing daily physical activity for even a few days can lead to decreased function in the inner lining of blood vessels in the legs of healthy, young individuals. However, their work demonstrates that it's possible to … [Read more...]