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Five-year Canadian study, published in Annals of Epidemiology, finds link between seasons and declines in exercise patterns over time Although winter’s grasp has subsided to spring, its effects could have a long term impact on the exercise patterns of teenagers. According to a five-year study published in the Annals of Epidemiology, while teens are generally [...]

Children at high risk of obesity who live near parks and recreation areas are apt to participate in walking activities more often, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Conference on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism. In a Canadian study, the presence of nearby parks was strongly associated with girls walking to school and boys [...]