And that’s not such a good thing. Today’s kids are less fit than their parents were at the same age, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, and that could mean health problems …
Exercise
Work Those Glutes And Get a Free Ride On the Moscow Subway
Muscovites get a free ticket for every 30 squats
Exercise During Pregnancy May Boost Babies’ Brain Activity
Infants were better able to process repeated sounds, showing a maturity of brain function
Study: More Active Teens Get Higher Test Scores
The road to honor roll may include time spent in the gym as well as the classroom.
How Signs (About Exercise) Perk Up Physical Activity at Parks
Want to get more active? Pay attention to the signs at your local park; they can boost your physical activity by 7% to 12%.
Finding Your Fitness Limit
When it comes to fitness, you can’t always get what you want
Walking Can Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers credit vigorous exercise with lowering risk for the disease by 25 percent
Exercise As Effective As Drugs For Treating Heart Disease, Diabetes
Forget the pills — there’s new evidence that exercise may be as effective as medications in treating heart disease and diabetes.
Eat Better and Stress Less: It’ll Make Your Cells (and Maybe You) Live Longer
For the first time, researchers show how a plant-based diet, stress management and other lifestyle changes may lead to longevity.
How Cutting Physical Education in Schools Could Hurt Grades
While gym class may seem like an extraneous part of an academic program, getting aerobic exercise can help students to learn and remember more.
Tennis’ Plan To Draw Kids to the Court: It’s Working
Bike Share, Check. Helmet? Not Always
Bike shares are becoming a popular way to lessen the burden on public transportation and get cities to shrink their carbon footprint. But as most cyclists are noticing, you’ll have to bring your own helmet.
From World of Warcraft to Weight Loss: How Virtual Reality Can Change Behavior
Most studies involving video games and avatars have been connected with weight gain, but seeing our virtual selves could also melt pounds away — if the avatar adopts the right healthy habits.