Childhood sedentariness causes elevated cholesterol
Childhood sedentariness causes elevated cholesterol but light physical activity may neutralize it - Increased sedentary time from childhood through young…
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Physical activity may prevent fatigue in patients with MS
A study led by the University of Eastern Finland found that better physical condition and higher daily activity predicted lower…
Insights into adolescent mental health in Scotland
Insights into adolescent mental health in Scotland: A national report, carried out every four years in collaboration with the World…
Playing golf had a positive impact on older Finnish golfers’ physical activity
The physical activity of older golfers in Finland increased and their quality of life remained on a good level despite…
Adolescents: Physical activity associated with better mental health
A recent study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that regular leisure-time physical activity, even in small doses,…
Children more sedentary during the week since lockdown
New research has revealed children’s physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels – but children are…
Sedentary time may significantly enlarge adolescents’ heart
In adolescents, sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, a paper published in the…
Australian children are some of the least active in the world
Australian children are some of the least active in the world. University of Newcastle researchers are addressing this head on…
Gene C18ORF25 promotes muscle strength during exercise
Researchers have identified a gene, namely C18ORF25, that promotes muscle strength when switched on by physical activity, unlocking the potential…
Children’s physical activity levels fell
Study shows children’s physical activity levels fell below national guidelines in wake of pandemic: New research has revealed children’s physical…
Physical activity: The secret to staying young
Lifelong physical activity could protect against age-related loss of muscle mass and function, according to research published in The Journal…
Physical activity protects against type 2 diabetes by modifying metabolism
Physical activity protects against type 2 diabetes by modifying metabolism: Regular physical activity significantly changes the body's metabolite profile, and…