Schools should unleash the power of physical activity to boost learning, argues expert

In primary schools, the most popular school-based physical activity intervention is The Daily Mile, which involves 15 minutes ...
BMJ

Physical activity paradox: providing evidence-based guidance while closing research gaps

Physical activity is known to be good for one’s health.1 2 On the other hand, physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour are known to be harmful to health.2 3 Agreement exists about these general ...
EurekAlert!

THE LANCET + eCLINICALMEDICINE: Two studies on reductions in mortality from small changes lifestyle changes

Below, please find two summaries related to studies publishing in The Lancet and eClinicalMedicine (part of The Lancet Discovery Science suite of journals) sharing new research on how small increases ...
UUHC Health Feed

Physical Activity & Why It's Important

Why Is Physical Activity Important? Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and can improve health outcomes across the lifespan. When we are healthy, we’re more capable of ...
Healio

1 in 5 youths meet daily physical activity guidelines

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. The CDC recommends at least 60 minutes of physical ...
Medicine Buffalo

Study finds association between physical activity, lower risk of fracture

Regular physical activity, including lighter intensity activities such as walking, is associated with reduced risk of hip and total fracture in postmenopausal women, according to new UB research.
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Regular Physical Activity Thwarts Fatigue, Boosts QoL in Colorectal Cancer

SAN FRANCISCO -- Patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) had significantly less fatigue and better quality of life (QoL) when ...