PhysicalActivity
Exercising in nature is better for you than working out at the gym
Exercising in nature is better for you than working out at the gym Exercising in nature has been shown to have significant mental and physical benefits compared to exercising at the gym or indoors, including improved mood, reduced stress levels, and increased heart rate variability. The study found that participants who exercised in nature reported […]
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The right childhood habits could set kids up for healthier lives
The right childhood habits could set kids up for healthier lives A new study found that childhood habits can set the stage for physical health later in life, with healthy exercise habits in adolescence potentially leading to better cardiovascular fitness and reduced risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease. The study tested over 1,100 fifth graders […]
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Physical activity may help slow cognitive decline
Physical activity may help slow cognitive decline Physical activity has been found to slow cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Georgia. The study analyzed data from over 13,000 survey respondents and found that sustained physical activity was associated with delayed cognitive decline, particularly when it […]
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Active young people are less likely to be depressed
Active young people are less likely to be depressed A new study found that physically active young people are less likely to be depressed. The study, conducted by Professor Silje Steinsbekk at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, followed a group of children and young people from age 6 to 18. Young people who […]
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