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ACU has led a project to provide evidence-based information and resources for educators and families via a new website.

A new study reveals that spending too much time sitting still during childhood and adolescence can raise blood pressure as ...

Massachusetts, which has lower rates than other states, has still seen increases especially among young adults.

As optimism for GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss has grown, so too has their use in children. Currently, liraglutide ...

If you're over 40 and raise your levels of exercise to that of the top 25% of your peers, you might gain an average of five ...

Prolonged sitting raises blood pressure from childhood to adulthood. Light physical activity lowers hypertension risks.

Mixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

Time spent sedentary beyond six hours per day during growth from childhood through young adulthood may cause an excess increase of 4 mmHg in systolic blood pressure, a new study shows.

SHAPE America (the Society of Health and Physical Educators) serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education ...

Time spent sedentary beyond six hours per day during growth from childhood through young adulthood may cause an excess ...