Too Much Screen Time May Harm Kids’ Fitness

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Too Much Screen Time May Harm Kids’ Fitness

Too Much Screen Time May Harm Kids’ Fitness

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:22 PM PDT


Children less connected to wired world seem to be in better shape, study finds FRIDAY, June 1 (HealthDay News) — Spending too much time in front of computers and other electronic screens may cause American children’s heart and lung fitness levels, or “cardiorespiratory” fitness, to decline, a new study suggests. Cardiorespiratory fitness involves the body’s...

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More Vitamin D Might Help Older People Stay Active

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:12 PM PDT


Seniors low in this essential nutrient more likely to have trouble getting around, study finds By Serena Gordon FRIDAY, June 1 (HealthDay News) — Too little vitamin D has been linked to a host of health problems, including obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure, and new research now suggests that a lack of this important...

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Competitive Sports May Boost Heart Function After Breast Cancer

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:52 PM PDT


Researchers report that long-term, high-level exercise made a difference FRIDAY, June 1 (HealthDay News) — Breast cancer survivors who participate in competitive sports can reduce their risk of relapse and improve their heart function, a new study suggests. Researchers from the Sports Medicine Center in Florence, Italy, found regular high-level exercise is also linked to...

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Healthy Diet, Exercise Extend Life for Women in Their 70s: Study

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:46 PM PDT


Participants who were tops in both categories had 8 times the odds of survival By Alan Mozes FRIDAY, June 1 (HealthDay News) — Women in their 70s can gain more years by following advice they may be giving their grandkids: exercise and eat your fruits and vegetables. So finds a new study that helps confirm...

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Young Girls, Boys Can Compete on Equal Level

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:39 PM PDT


Analysis of nearly 2 million swim records found little or no difference until age 13 FRIDAY, June 1 (HealthDay News) — Girls can compete with boys in sports on an equal footing in certain age groups, a new study finds. Indiana University researchers analyzed USA Swimming data on 1.9 million freestyle swims (for 50 yards)...

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