Pediatrics
Exercise, sports: A natural antidepressant for teens
An antidote to teenage depression might be found in school gymnasiums and on sports fields, a major new review argues.
Jan 7, 2023
0
46
News tagged with physical education classes
Health
Huge numbers of young women not seeking medical assistance for regular period pain, Australian study finds
Conversations about the impact of menstrual health on women's lives are in the headlines with calls for menstrual health leave for working women, and it's not just working women being impacted
Jun 10, 2022
0
52
Health
A boom in fitness trackers isn't leading to a boom in physical activity
Worldwide sales of fitness trackers increased from US$14 billion in 2017 to over $36 billion in 2020. The skyrocketing success of these gadgets suggests that more people than ever see some value in keeping tabs on the number ...
May 5, 2022
0
3
Pediatrics
Only 9% of teens meet physical activity guidelines during the pandemic, down from 16% pre-pandemic
This New Year's Day, parents might want to resolve to get more exercise—and bring their teenage children along. A new national study finds that only 9% of teens met the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day ...
Jan 3, 2022
0
110
Health
Physical activity even more critical as students return to the classroom
The American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, and the National Football League (NFL), are doubling down on kids physically active through NFL PLAY 60 ...
Sep 9, 2021
0
2
Pediatrics
Aussie kids are some of the least active in the world. We developed a cheap school program that gets results
Australian children are among the least active in the world. In a recent study, Aussie kids ranked 140th out of 146 countries for physical activity.
Jun 21, 2021
0
0
Pediatrics
Distance learning makes it harder for kids to exercise, especially in low-income communities
This fall hasn't felt much like "back to school" for many children. Instead, many are staying at home and attending virtual classes indefinitely.
Oct 15, 2020
0
3
Health
How to keep kids active while learning from home—and why that's vital
When schools close to protect families from the coronavirus, the main worry for many parents might be the lost learning. But for students who end up staying indoors and staring at phones and monitors most of the day, there ...
Sep 2, 2020
0
2
Pediatrics
Getting kids moving and learning
Children are set to move more, improve their skills, and come up with their own creative tennis games with the launch of 'HomeCourtTennis', a new initiative to assist teachers and coaches with keeping kids active while at ...
Apr 29, 2020
0
0
Health
Gym class memories can influence adults' exercise habits
(HealthDay)—Memories of school gym class may affect a person's exercise habits today, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue of the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Aug 23, 2018
0
0
