Schools should unleash the power of physical activity to boost learning, argues expert

In primary schools, the most popular school-based physical activity intervention is The Daily Mile, which involves 15 minutes ...
AOL

Daily physical activity linked to lower cancer risk

Everyday habits can shape your future health more than you might realize. A new study now offers fresh evidence that simply moving more—whether you're cleaning the house, walking to the store, or ...

Small daily changes linked to dramatically longer lives

Two separate studies suggest that minor lifestyle changes can lead to a longer life. One Norwegian-led team estimated that ...
Science Daily

Being physically active, even just a couple of days a week, may be key to better health

A 'weekend warrior' approach to physical activity -- getting 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity over one to two days instead of throughout the week -- improved health and lowered ...
Philadelphia Tribune

Study links preteen physical activity with better mental health later

At age 11, daily physical activity was associated with a 12 percent lower risk of a psychiatric diagnosis at age 18 for every hour of activity recorded, according to research published in the British ...