Researchers in Canada have found that moderate-to-vigorous physical activity may have a greater impact on certain risk factors in children than overall sedentary time. Read Full Post >
From guest blogger Hannah Rose Sacks While exercise may be beneficial in combating obesity in adolescents, a new study suggests physical activity may be less successful in preventing obesity in black girls than in their white counterparts. The study, published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Ad... Read Full Post >
From guest blogger Hannah Rose Sacks Sports analyst Dick Vitale is known for being over the top. This past weekend, Vitale took his passion to a new level. As his annual Gala, Vitale raised money for the V Foundation, a cancer research organization in memory of legendary basketball coach Jim Valva... Read Full Post >
Students are more likely to be physically fit when the school requires mandatory physical education, reports a new study in the May issue of the American Journal of Preventative Medicine. Read Full Post >
The percentage of schools that offer students regular physical education declined over the past decade, but school sports opportunities appear to be increasing nationwide, according to the Government Accountability Office. Read Full Post >
Two separate teams of researchers recently presented studies about how anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in youth athletes could hinder or end their sports careers. Read Full Post >
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