As an exercise scientist, I understand the importance of physical activity. Despite my expertise in physical activity and public health, I have had large increases in sedentary behavior and decreases ...

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Nurturing a lifelong love of movement and physical activity in children is a goal of many parents and caregivers. Unfortunately, less than 24% of American children ages 6 to 17 get 60 minutes of ...

Physical health and mental health are important to success in school. As a parent, your child is dependent on you to guide their healthy habits to cope with life. One study noted that physical ...

It may sound daunting: The government says most adults should get 2½ hours a week of physical activity that revs their heart rates. But if you can't do that much, don't give up - every little bit ...

There’s no shortcut to physical activity, and no replacement for the benefits it brings. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to exercise, women have the power to choose how they move their ...

A new Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a markedly lower prevalence of ...

Physical activity is good for adults and youth. Everyone needs to be physically active to be healthy. Adults should be active for 2 hours and 30 minutes a week. That might seem like a lot. It might be ...

Integrating simple habits can help your family maintain healthy eating, sleep and activity behaviours to feel your best ...