A new study revealed that preschool students who participated in a school-based education program focused on healthy diet and exercise habits had increased physical activity compared to peers who didn’t participate in the program. Researchers say instilling healthy habits at an early age is vital to kickstarting lifelong health patterns. “This pioneering study represents an important […]
Ankle Strengthening Key To Maintaining Running Speed As We Age
It’s not easy to run at the same pace as you did when you were young, but new research suggests that strengthening your feet and ankles can help your maintain your running speed as you age. The study, conducted by researchers at East Carolina University and Wake Forest University, indicates that calf and ankle weakness […]
1 In 3 Kids Eat Fast Food On Any Given Day
Childhood obesity is a growing concern in the US, and findings from a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may suggest why. According to a new study, kids consume 12 percent of their calories from fast-food restaurants, and one in three kids eat fast foot on any given day. The report suggests […]
Poor Sleep Linked to Heart Disease
A new study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology suggests that poor sleep quality may be linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Researchers believe that inadequate sleep was associated with heightened levels of calcium in the coronary arteries and arterial stiffness. “Inadequate sleep is a common problem and a likely source of poor health, […]
Ankle Injuries and the Buster Posey Rule
Major rule changes in sports don’t come along often, but when they do, it’s usually because of incidents involving high profile athletes. The words Tuck Rule and Tom Brady have become synonymous, and just two years ago, Major League Baseball announced that home-plate collisions would be banned after one of their biggest up-and-coming stars suffered […]
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