Overweight & Obesity
Study finds most day care programs don't give kids enough exercise
Rates of childhood obesity in the United States are soaring, and new research suggests child care programs may be part of the problem.
May 18, 2022
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News tagged with fitness
Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Humans run at the most energy-efficient speed, regardless of distance
As race season approaches, many runners have the same goal: go faster. But in a study publishing April 28 in the journal Current Biology, researchers show that speeding up might require defying our natural biology. By combining ...
Apr 28, 2022
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Health
Daily activity is route to better memory and fitness for schoolchildren
Schoolchildren who run or walk for 15 minutes during the school day are mentally and physically sharper than those who do not, according to a new study involving the University of Stirling.
Apr 28, 2022
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Pediatrics
Hype up fitness to support kids' health post-lockdowns
As COVID-19 reaches record levels in the UK, health experts are calling for a focus on children's physical fitness as new research reveals concerning changes to children's health and physical fitness following the pandemic.
Apr 28, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Moderate exercise improves immune response in breast cancer survivors
A new study in breast cancer survivors has found that chemotherapy, while a critical part of breast cancer therapy, may also have some lasting dampening effects on natural immunity, but moderate fitness improvements can offer ...
Apr 26, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fatigue, breathlessness improve after six weeks of virtual exercise sessions: recovery program for COVID-19 patients
Fatigue, breathlessness and other symptoms that persist after COVID-19 can be improved by a six-week virtual exercise program, an Irish study being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious ...
Apr 26, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
New fitness tracker keeps pace for Aussie cricketers
When you're an elite athlete, every advantage counts. So, when you have access to the latest developments in sport performance, it's an edge you can't overlook.
Apr 14, 2022
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Pediatrics
Sports improve concentration and quality of life
Physically fit primary school pupils feel better and can concentrate better. They are more likely to make it to higher-level secondary grammar schools than children with less sporting abilities. This has been confirmed for ...
Apr 05, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Exercise improves physical and mental side effects of breast cancer treatments
Exercise helps breast cancer patients with the physical and mental side effects of treatment, a new Loughborough University study has found, and ultimately it may improve disease prognosis.
Mar 25, 2022
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Pediatrics
Run is more than fun for students, elementary partners
Regular exercise is good for everyone, and youngsters stand to benefit most—if they stick to it.
Mar 21, 2022
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