This Viewpoint discusses the amount of physical activity recommended by the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition, and how clinicians should u
After re-examining more than 20 meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials, researchers said they found “inconclusive evidence” supporting a positive link between regular physical exercise and cognition in healthy participants. “The positive impact of physical exercise on cognition seems indisputable according to the scientific evidence accrued over the last 2
Real-world study suggests that a combination of physical activity of 12,000 steps and less than 4 hours per day of screen time may help prevent overweight and obesity in 10- to 14-year-olds.
Steinfeld writes, "I’ve been advocating the benefits of exercise for our kids for more than 40 years now. It not only combats childhood obesity, but it also improves academic performance and mental health."
Resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise as a way to get better sleep, and sleep is important for cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022.