Did you know that not moving around enough can be a serious problem for your health and thinking skills? This is especially true for people with cognitive impairment, which is a fancy term for issues with thinking, remembering, and understanding. In Australia, there's a big question mark over how e
These days adults in Germany have a higher rate of non-communicable diseases. Doctors have to put aside ideas that exercise isn't important. It's really important for keeping diseases away. It's also a must in not making diseases worse. The key is to get these adults to have a consistent exercise ro
Did you know that exercise might help people with cancer walk further and feel less tired? This is what a group of researchers wanted to find out. They looked back at a program that combined physical exercise with education. The program's main goal was to enhance the walking ability and energy of ca
Teenagers often face stressful situations that can take a toll on their minds and bodies. It is a well-known fact that physical activities greatly impact these stress levels--the more they engage in exercise, the less stressed they feel. However, how teenagers feel about exercise also plays
Ever wondered if the weather outside affects how much older folks move around? Well, it seems it does. Let's dive into this. Did you know? A lot of older adults aren't hitting their physical activity goals. Why? There are multiple factors at play. But one big factor is the weather. Temp
How often does everyday activity change as you get older? One study decided to dive in to see if anything could explain the differences between men and women. Exercise in older adults varies, like how some might enjoy a morning walk while others prefer snoozing in the sun. Turns out, that this is s
Think back to your preschool days. Playtime was a big part of your day. But how does the way teachers handle this activity impact kids? Let's dive into a study that looked at this very thing. In the land of Norway 1, 265 preschoolers, aged 3-5, from 46 different preschools were part of a
Wearable technologies are straight up a game-changer. They provide insight into real-life movements and actions that they do all day. They can catch real-rating heart data 24/7. But wait. Between the needed accelerations, check this out. There are actually not any good rules
Nature and nurture both play bit parts in how children master their movement skills. Let's talk about movement skills. Lots of different factors help kids become better at sports, but do children benefit differently from organized sports and open play in the yard. Some research has tried to determi
The concept might sound strange to you. However, those in the know call them “intermediaries. ” Individuals with expertise guiding folks toward community-centered fitness groups, providing help needed to get fit and build connections. Think of it as finding your way around fitness and social circles
