Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study. However, the results also showed that light physical activity (LPA ...

Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood worsened low-grade inflammation in a new follow-up study. However, the results also showed that light physical activity (LPA) may ...

Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature death - but a new study has found light physical activity may ...

An increase in sedentary time from childhood caused progressing heart enlargement, a new study shows. However, light physical activity could reduce the risk. The study was conducted in collaboration ...

Childhood cancer survivors often face long‐term challenges that extend well beyond the conclusion of their treatment. Research consistently demonstrates that regular physical activity plays a pivotal ...

Physical activity in early childhood, especially taking part in organized sports, may ward off several mental health disorders in later childhood and adolescence, suggests research published online in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . More sedentary time during childhood was associated with higher cardiac work in adolescence. Clinicians should ...

Light physical activity during childhood may lower blood cholesterol levels more effectively than moderate to vigorous physical activity, regardless of body fat mass. Higher cumulative light physical ...

When was the last time you used a hula hoop? For many, it's been decades. While the childhood pastime may invoke memories of time spent at recess, it shouldn't be an activity reserved for child's play ...

Childhood obesity is growing fast in India as poor diet and sedentary habits increase risks like depression and fatty liver.