Exercise Helps Kids With Learning Disabilities Move More
Researchers looked at five different studies testing whether exercise programs could help children and teenagers with intellectual disabilities become more …
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Moving More and Sitting Less Helps People With High Blood Pressure Live Longer
A new study looked at thousands of American adults with high blood pressure to see how exercise and sitting time affected how long they lived. Researchers …
Read MoreQuick Exercise Bursts Throughout the Day Work Better Than You Think
A major review of 162 studies involving researchers from 11 countries found that taking short exercise breaks (10 minutes or less) several times a day is an …
Read MoreMost Rural Kids Don't Meet Daily Activity Guidelines
Researchers in Australia studied how much time rural and regional children spend exercising, moving around, sitting down, and sleeping. They tracked 1,264 …
Read MoreHow Exercise, Screen Time, and Supplements Together Affect Weight
Researchers looked at how different combinations of exercise habits, time spent sitting, and supplement use affect obesity in adults. Using data from over …
Read MoreSitting Less May Boost Your Energy and Mood
Researchers wanted to know if sitting less could help people feel better. They studied 64 adults with metabolic syndrome (a condition involving weight and …
Read MoreSpecial Chocolate Compound Protects Blood Vessels During Long Sitting
Sitting for long periods can harm your blood vessels and increase heart disease risk, even in young, healthy people. Scientists tested whether a special …
Read MoreCan Short Activity Breaks During Evening TV Time Improve Your Health?
Sitting for long periods, especially in the evening, can harm your heart and blood sugar levels. Researchers are testing whether taking short 2-3 minute …
Read MoreSchools Can Help Kids Move More When Families Get Involved
Researchers looked at 9 studies from Latin American countries to see how schools can help kids be more active. They found that programs work best when they …
Read MoreSitting Too Much Hurts Your Bones, But Moving More Helps at Any Age
Scientists reviewed many studies to understand how sitting and moving affect bone health throughout life. They found that spending too much time sitting …
Read MoreStanding More Each Day May Help Your Body Use Energy Better
Scientists studied 64 adults with metabolic syndrome to see if sitting less could improve how their bodies switch between burning fat and sugar for energy. …
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