Pediatrics
Canadian youth show no movement in activity
The school year may have a few days remaining, but one report card is already in—and it shows that we have a lot of work to do.
Jun 19, 2020
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News tagged with active transport
Pediatrics
Active commuting could make children's return to school better for their health and the planet
Children in the UK and across the globe have not been at school for some time, and this prolonged absence from the daily routine has given many of us a chance to think about what should happen when schools re-open. One way ...
May 18, 2020
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Health
'Make physical activity part of children's routine' during lockdown
Parents and carers should ensure that physical activity is part of the routine for children and families during the COVID-19 lockdown, according to an international study involving the University of Strathclyde.
Apr 29, 2020
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Health
Physical distancing is here for a while: More than 100 experts call for increasing safe walking and cycling space
The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically shifted our lives and the ways we move about our cities. Despite tight restrictions on non-essential work and outings, and on social gatherings in every state and territory, governments ...
Apr 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lockdown in 3 Madagascar cities set to ease
The coronavirus lockdown imposed in Madagascar's three main cities was to be progressively lifted from Monday, President Andry Rajoelina said, adding that a Malgache "remedy" for the disease had been successfully tested.
Apr 20, 2020
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Cardiology
Modern women with heart disease need flexible lifestyle programs
Women with heart disease today need flexible options for lifestyle programmes that fit their busy schedules. That's the finding of a study published today, International Women's Day, in the European Journal of Preventive ...
Mar 8, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
South Korea raises virus alert to 'grave' as infections surge
South Korea raised its alert on the coronavirus to the highest level Sunday after reporting three more deaths and 169 new infections.
Feb 23, 2020
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Health
Cycling to work? You may live longer
People who cycle to work have a lower risk of dying, a New Zealand study has found.
Jan 29, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Why exercise is so important as you age
It's well-documented that regular exercise is good for us. Being active can reduce your risk for a variety of diseases such as heart disease and cancer, as well as improving psychological well-being.
Sep 18, 2019
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Free rides could lead to better health outcomes for seniors
Better access to on-demand transportation could help older adults miss fewer medical appointments as well as reduce their social isolation to improve their overall health, suggests a new study published in the Journal of ...
Aug 20, 2019
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