WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. schools and childcare programs could be required to include daily exercise as part of the new National Physical Activity Plan released on Monday. With two-thirds of adult ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. , DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Physical Activity Alliance, the nation’s largest national coalition dedicated to ...

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The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that children and youth ages 6 to 17 years participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day of the week -- which ...

The science behind the benefits of PA is convincing: benefits that accrue across the lifespan include better brain health, less chronic disease, weight management, stronger bones, lower odds of dying ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A new statement outlines recommendations for health care professionals to determine physical activity and ...

A new study led by American Cancer Society researchers in collaboration with leading experts concludes that physical activity should be routinely assessed during the doctor-patient encounter, and that ...

It’s probably no surprise that the majority of Americans are not active enough. Only about half of adults meet even the minimum recommendation for physical activity of 150 minutes per week.

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease. While no cancer is 100% preventable, a healthful eating plan and regular physical activity can help reduce your ...