Junk food, late nights, zero exercise? Here’s how to break the cycle and make your kids healthy
Pulling children away from junk food and excessive screen time can feel challenging. However, involving them in cooking ...
Active Discovery provides dynamic ways for kids to spark creativity
The Orange County-based nonprofit, founded in 2021, provides kits to after-school programs based on promoting Active Bodies, ...
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How Often Do Doctors Use New Weight-Loss Drugs in Kids?
As optimism for GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss has grown, so too has their use in children. Currently, liraglutide ...
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Sitting too much can raise blood pressure, even in kids
Prolonged sitting raises blood pressure from childhood to adulthood. Light physical activity lowers hypertension risks.
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Mixed reality game developed at UGA may help kids become more active
Mixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
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Long-term sedentary behavior raises blood pressure in youth
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.
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Desk jockey dangers: Important facts about ‘sitting disease’
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans” recommend ... Get the family ...
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Get up! Sitting long hours can be very dangerous, warns ThaiHealth
With sedentary behaviour on the rise – now averaging over 14 hours a day – the foundation is calling for inclusive policies ...
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11 Benefits of Jogging for Your Body, Brain, and Well-Being
The many benefits of jogging extend to your body, brain, and overall well-being. Jogging aids heart health and weight loss, ...