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 ...

Researchers are calling for a National Physical Activity Plan to encourage greater levels of physical activity among Australian children following dismal results in the 2022 Active Healthy Kids ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) -A new plan is in place to improve our approach to physical activity and nutrition in Alabama. The Alabama Wellness Alliance released its plan to improve health behaviors in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “This is where that lifestyle medicine comes in that we need to be good at,” Holly Wyatt, MD, professor and vice ...

Increasing your steps by even a little bit may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease among people at ...