Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What's the best way to get them active?
The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety.
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In sports-mad Australia, new research suggests physical education can be undervalued at school
Sport is a significant part of Australian culture and for many represents national pride and social connection.
Sep 12, 2024
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Can ChatGPT become your new personal trainer?
ChatGPT has already led to many changes across society. People seek help from artificial intelligence for various tasks, including exercise. But can you use it as your personal trainer? An international team of researchers ...
Sep 9, 2024
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People who exercise more may have a lower risk of ALS
Moderate levels of physical activity and fitness may be linked to a reduced risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to a new study published in Neurology. However, the study only found an association ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Family, friends can be more effective health role models than celebrities
Adults in a study who said they looked to a person they knew as role model for good health—such as a friend, relative or health care provider—rather than a celebrity, had greater motivation to reach their health goals. The ...
Jun 25, 2024
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Staying fit boosts kids' mental health
The benefits of physical fitness for kids spill over into their mental health, new research shows.
Apr 30, 2024
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Good news: Midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here's why
You're not in your 20s or 30s anymore and you know regular health checks are important. So you go to your GP. During the appointment they measure your waist. They might also check your weight. Looking concerned, they recommend ...
Apr 19, 2024
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Socially vulnerable children improve health knowledge, well-being after residential health education program
A study has followed more than 600 socially vulnerable children who took part in a 10-week residential stay at two Danish charity homes over a 2-year study period. Through a parallel cohort study, the researchers investigated ...
Apr 8, 2024
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Resolved to get fit this year? An experts offers tips
Is that New Year's resolution to improve your fitness already looking less likely?
Jan 8, 2024
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Benefits of adolescent fitness to future cardiovascular health possibly overestimated
There is a well-known relationship between good physical fitness at a young age and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. However, when researchers adjusted for familial factors by means of sibling analysis, ...
Nov 17, 2023
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