News tagged with active center
Study reveals that nation's national forests can provide public health benefits
Each year, more than 170 million people visit national forests for recreation. And the physical activity associated with these visits burns 290 billion food calories. That equals enough french fries laid end to end to reach ...
Sep 07, 2011 |
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Study: 6.5 percent of adults active enough at work
(AP) -- If you think you do enough physical activity at work to keep you healthy, you're probably wrong.
May 26, 2011 |
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1 in 4 overweight or obese adults don't believe they have a problem
(PhysOrg.com) -- When it comes to losing weight, perception is not always reality - in fact, it's often a major hurdle.
Medicine & Health / Overweight and Obesity
Apr 01, 2011 |
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US teens, young adults 'doing it' less, study says
Fewer teens and young adults are having sex, a government survey shows, and theories abound for why they're doing it less. Experts say this generation may be more cautious than their predecessors, more aware of sexually spread ...
Mar 03, 2011 |
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Study underscores link between walking, cycling and health
Want a slimmer, healthier community? Try building more sidewalks, crosswalks and bike paths.
Aug 19, 2010 |
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The turbulent past of the Milky Way's black hole
The supermassive black hole at the center of our Galaxy went through turbulent times over the past centuries. We know this thanks to its surrounding molecular clouds, whose varying X-ray and gamma-ray luminosity ...
May 28, 2010 |
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Consider Teen Activity Options When Choosing Where to Live
Choosing a neighborhood that has places to walk to and safe routes to get there can help your child maintain a healthy weight during adolescence.
May 27, 2010 |
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Exercise limits: Just 1 in 5 kids live near parks
(AP) -- Health officials say one reason so many American kids are overweight is that few have a nearby place to play and exercise.
May 25, 2010 |
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Too much physical activity may lead to arthritis
Middle-aged men and women who engage in high levels of physical activity may be unknowingly causing damage to their knees and increasing their risk for osteoarthritis, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting ...
Nov 30, 2009 |
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Physical inactivity poses greatest health risk to Americans, research shows
As many as 50 million Americans are living sedentary lives, putting them at increased risk of health problems and even early death, a leading expert in exercise science told the American Psychological Association today.
Aug 09, 2009 |
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