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Infographic: Benefits of School-Based Physical Activity
Schools are in a unique position, regardless of learning mode, to help students attain the recommended 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily. This CDC infographic explains how school-based physical activity provides immediate benefits for students along with advantages to teachers and the community.
What Is Multicomponent Physical Activity and What Benefits Does It Offer?
Staying physically active is essential to your health. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults should spend 75 to 150 minutes per week performing physical activities. Doing so will strengthen your muscles and bones while simultaneously lowering your risk of a wide variety of diseases. There are different forms of physical activity, however, one of which is multicomponent. What is multicomponent…
Importance of Physical Activity and Exercise during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Physical activity and exercise can be effective treatment strategies for symptoms of both depression and anxiety. Each day is a new opportunity to engage in physical activity and exercise that can bring short and long-term benefits for mood, sleep, and physical health. Consistency and sustained motivation may be enhanced by peer support, family support, or electronic platforms offering exercise programs. The benefits of physical activity and…
7 Lifestyle tips that can help boost your heart health
Maintaining your physical health is the first step to keeping your heart strong. If you want to significantly lower your risk of developing heart disease, make positive lifestyle changes. Follow a nutritious diet and exercise regularly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimat
Can the Design of Affordable Housing Promote Exercise?
To encourage architects and planners to design built environments that promote physical activity, New York City offers an “active design” building incentive within the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults ages 18 to 65 engage in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity …
Researchers hope physical activity can stem growing use of ADHD medications
Researchers seeking alternatives to the use of drugs to treat ADHD in children are taking a closer look at exercise as a prescription.
Why swimming may be the best exercise for older adults
Falling down and getting hurt is a big problem for older adults, and researchers think that physical activity may lower people's risk of falls.
Why swimming may be the best exercise for older adults
Falling down and getting hurt is a big problem for older adults, and researchers think that physical activity may lower people's risk of falls.
Nearly 25% of Illinois Residents Don’t Exercise, CDC Report Finds
Regular physical activity is vital for your health, but a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds nearly a quarter of Illinois residents aren’t getting any exercise at all.
Owning a Dog Linked to Improved Physical Health For Seniors
Here’s some good news for all you dog lovers out there! Having a dog in the house means older family members would have improved physical health. This is what a new, one-of-its-kind US study has found. The study conducted by the University of Missouri in the United States of America has linked dog walking to better physical health in seniors. According to the study findings, older adults who own canine pets tend to exercise longer and more often, which gives them a health…
Older minds need physical and mental activity
Exercising the body and mind may be the best way to keep an older brain sharp, suggests a new study.
Everybody In The Pool
Everybody in the Pool! Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity — such as swimming — can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. It can also lead to improved health for people with diabetes and heart disease. Swimmers have about half the risk of death at a given age compared with inactive people of the same age. People report enjoying water-based exercise more than exercising on land. They can also exercise longer in water than on land without…
ASK THE EXPERT: Using physical therapy to improve running technique
Physical activity such as running is proven to increase life expectancy and reduce the risk for chronic disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
