Health
A little exercise a day keeps the blues at bay
You've probably heard exercise boosts mental health. But when you're not feeling up for high-intensity spin class, can you still reap some benefits just from walking the dog?
Oct 9, 2017
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Study finds physical activity outside of school is vital for child health
Children who do activity outside of school in addition to during school hours are much more likely to meet the Government's physical activity guidelines, according to new research from the University of Bristol.
Sep 15, 2017
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Mandated high school phys-ed policy does not affect overall physical activity levels in youth
A new study led by researchers at the Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba and the University of Manitoba suggests that a mandated physical education (PE) policy in high schools did not improve levels of overall ...
Sep 11, 2017
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More TV & less physical activity ramps up risk of walking disability
Older people who watched more than five hours of TV per day and reported three or fewer hours per week of total physical activity had more than a three-fold higher risk of being unable to walk or having difficulty walking ...
Aug 30, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
'Couch potatoes' may face higher risk of kidney, bladder cancers
(HealthDay)—Add greater risk of kidney and bladder cancer to the long list of why a lifetime of sitting on the sofa isn't good for your health, a new study suggests.
Jun 15, 2017
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Pet dogs could help older owners be more active
Owning a dog may help older adults to meet physical activity levels recommended by the World Health Organisation, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health. Health professionals could encourage ...
Jun 8, 2017
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Cardiology
Four-year follow-up confirms that participation in competitive sports may be okay for many athletes with ICD
A four-year study of athletes with implantable defibrillators confirms an earlier short-term study's findings that competitive sports may be considered for many of these athletes, according to new research in the American ...
Jun 5, 2017
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Lifting your spirits doesn't require many reps
You don't have to spend hours at the gym or work up a dripping sweat to improve your mood and feel better about yourself, researchers at the University of Connecticut say in a new study.
May 12, 2017
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Adolescents with frequent PE more informed about physical activity's role in health
Frequent, long-term instruction in physical education not only helps adolescents be more fit but also equips them with knowledge about how regular physical activity relates to good health, research at Oregon State University ...
Apr 12, 2017
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We asked children why they don't get enough exercise—here's what they said
Getting children off the sofa, away from the TV and outside can be a challenging task for any parent, particularly in the age of increasingly sedentary and screen-focused lives.
Apr 6, 2017
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