Archive: 21/01/2016
Parental support has positive effect on children's eating behaviours
Parental support programmes in areas with the greatest needs can have a positive effect on the consumption of unhealthy food and drink and on weight increases in obese children. This according to a randomised study conducted ...
Jan 21, 2016
A single 15-minute, hand-exercise session improves manual dexterity and movement in patients with Parkinson's disease
Researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) have proven that a single 15-minute, hand-exercise session greatly improves manual dexterity and movement in patients with Parkinson's disease, helping them to carry out tasks ...
Jan 21, 2016
Investment in neighborhood parks may curb obesity rates, save costs
It may sound simple, but adding a neighborhood park or playground can lower children's obesity rates and improve their physical fitness, says new research from Ball State University. And parks might reap immediate and long-term ...
Jan 21, 2016