Feeling left out could lead kids to opt out of physical activity - Akron Beacon Journal

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Feeling left out could lead kids to opt out of physical activity Akron Beacon Journal “Ostracism appears to cause a reduction in physical activity,” said study co-author Jacob Barkley, an assistant professor in exercise science at Kent State. “It could create a scenario where if you're an overweight or obese child, that ostracism could ... and more »

Even for the overweight, exercise helps the heart - Florida Today

Even for the overweight, exercise helps the heart Florida Today Getting and staying physically fit might help fend off heart disease even if you've put on a few pounds, new research suggests. Getting and staying physically fit might help fend off heart disease even if you've put on a few pounds, new research ... and more »

Goldman Sachs Comes Up Big for Charity Wave - MarketWatch (press release)

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Goldman Sachs Comes Up Big for Charity Wave MarketWatch (press release) NORWALK, Conn., Feb 10, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A wave of 100 runners for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) PowerTeam climbed the Empire State Building Wednesday to escalate cancer research. The MMRF is a cancer research foundation ... 35th Annual Empire State Building Run-Up Powered by the MMRF Raises Funds for ...EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) all 7 news articles »

CDC: Doctors Increasingly Prescribe Exercise - WebMD

CDC: Doctors Increasingly Prescribe Exercise WebMD “Trends over the past 10 years suggest that the medical community is increasing its efforts to recommend participation in exercise and other physical activity that research has shown to be associated with substantial health benefits,” states the report ... and more »

Sedentary kids a.k.a. shortened lives - Windsor Star

Sedentary kids a.k.a. shortened lives Windsor Star Saunders is using the device, which is normally used to rehab patients with hip and knee surgeries, to develop a research project that will study how useful this type of activity would be for sedentary children. Travis Saunders used to sit all day ... and more »