Walk I T Adolescent

01/09/2022

The start of school is an exciting time, but it can be tough adjusting from the summer routine. It can be challenging to pay attention and have the energy to focus on all of the tasks that need to be accomplished.
Adding some exercise to your schedule may help you be a more effective student! This study found that even short bouts of acute coordinative exercise can help improve cognition, improving attention and focus. Read more below! 🤸🧠💡

Teachers complain about growing concentration deficits and reduced attention in adolescents. Exercise has been shown to positively affect cognitive pe…

18/08/2022

Wanting to catch up with friends, but can't seem to find the time? Feeling the same way about exercise?

There is a way to accomplish both- through a walking group! 🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️This study found that outdoor walking groups can improve both physiological and psychological health. See the link below!

To assess the health benefits of outdoor walking groups.Systematic review and meta-analysis of walking group interventions examining differences in commonly used physiological, psychological and well-being outcomes between baseline and intervention end.Seven ...

09/06/2022

The secret to staying young: New research highlights power of life long exercise to keep muscles healthy.

While we are still waiting for the development of time machines and the elixir of life, exercise is a great alternative to keeping your body healthy and young! 🏃‍♀️🏃 Lifelong physical activity can go a long way in delaying some of the detrimental effects of ageing and protect against loss of muscle mass and function! 💪💪See the study below!

Lifelong physical activity could protect against age-related loss of muscle mass and function, according to new research. Individuals aged 68 and above who were physically active throughout their life have healthier aging muscle that has superior function and is more resistant to fatigue compared to...

13/05/2022

What do you picture when you hear the word “work out”? Do you picture a gym, a treadmill, weights?

What about playing video games? Exercising and working out can look different for everyone! A surprising new way to get a workout in is active video games. Recent studies have shown that active video games can be a great option for exercise and can produce similar positive cardiovascular responses as running with high enjoyment levels. See the study below!

Working out isn't known for being fun. But new active video and virtual reality games may help change that. Exergaming, or active video gaming, may be the perfect introduction to helping people be more active, according to new research.

08/04/2022

It’s no secret that physical activity is good for you, but did you know that it also helps children and adolescents succeed academically?

Physical activity provides many benefits, such as better cognitive control, increased self-esteem and self-efficacy, and improved emotional regulation. Not only that, it aids students in managing the challenges that they might experience, such as anxiety and sleep troubles. Lastly, it can provide positive social effects, such as improved ability to set goals, communicate, and work as a team!

Experts say exercise can help children improve self-esteem and task management as well as provide an outlet for their emotions

18/02/2022

More than 46,000 cancer cases in the US might be prevented each year if almost all of us walked for about 45 minutes a day.

A recent study, which analyzed cancer incidence and the physical activity habits of nearly 600,000 Americans found that about 3% of common cancers in the US are strongly linked to inactivity.

More than 46,000 cancers in America each year, or about 3 percent of cases, could be prevented by meeting physical activity guidelines.

06/01/2022

06/01/2022

Having trouble getting to sleep? Waking up feeling unrested? Exercise can help! 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise during the day can help improve sleep quality that same night. 😴

Working out is great for your body and mind and it can also help you get a good night's sleep.

18/11/2021

Did you know that exercise can help reduce symptoms of ADHD by promoting dopamine release and improving executive function (skills like paying attention, organizing, and time-management)?

"Exercise plays a crucial role in allowing you to retain new mental and physical skills. Its associated learning improvements are accomplished by changing how our brain cells communicate with each other.”

Research shows a direct link between exercise and improvements in ADHD symptoms. Here's what you need to know about ADHD and exercise, for both adults and kids.

08/02/2018

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18/01/2018

“For low- and middle-income countries where having heart disease can cause a severe financial burden, physical activity represents a low-cost approach that can be done throughout the world with potential large impact,” Salim Yusuf, MD, DPhil, MRCP

Higher levels of recreational and nonrecreational physical activity reduced the risk for CVD events and mortality in participants from low-, middle- and high-income countries, according to new data from the PURE study published in The Lancet. “For low- and middle-income countries where having�...

07/11/2017

"[Our] findings are encouraging for the many individuals who do not currently engage in a physical activity regimen as they can achieve tremendous health benefits from simply walking."

New research suggests that walking regularly significantly reduces mortality risk, even if the physical activity is below the recommended guidelines.