Articles for Tag: "physical activity"

You are what you eat 
You are what you eat
Take some tips from nutrition expert, Dr. Ian Smith.
What’s to blame for expanding waistlines? 
What’s to blame for expanding waistlines?
A new study sheds light on the factors behind rising obesity rates in the United States.
Humidity may take a toll on physical activity 
Humidity may take a toll on physical activity
A new study finds obesity rates are higher for people living in hotter parts of the U.S.
Can 6,000 steps a day keep knee pain away? 
Can 6,000 steps a day keep knee pain away?
New study links daily walking with improved mobility and less chance of disability.
Better motor skills translate to better grades 
Better motor skills translate to better grades
A new study explains how certain types of physical exercise can help improve academic performance.
Staying active after 65 decreases heart attack risk 
Staying active after 65 decreases heart attack risk
Regular exercise such as walking for seniors plays a critical role in improving overall heart health.
Daily exercise helps keep seniors independent 
Daily exercise helps keep seniors independent
Staying active may delay older adults’ decline into disability, according to a new study.