Articles for Tag: "physical fitness"

Overweight? It could be your genes 
Overweight? It could be your genes
It’s harder for some to lose pounds because of genetics, according to one study.
UN Climate Summit ties physical activity to lower emissions 
UN Climate Summit ties physical activity to lower emissions
A new initiative encourages active transportation to reduce greenhouse gases and improve public health.
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.
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.
Exercise counters negative impact of overeating 
Exercise counters negative impact of overeating
Finding yourself overindulging this holiday season? New research says exercise may combat your urge to splurge.
Physical fitness = A+ on student report cards 
Physical fitness = A+ on student report cards
A new study finds that physical fitness may play an important role in promoting academic success in children.
Physically fit doctors prescribe exercise more often 
Physically fit doctors prescribe exercise more often
A new study finds that doctors who are in good physical shape advise their patients to stay active more often than doctors who lead sedentary lives.