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July 21, 2023

Good news for 'weekend warriors’: people who do much of their exercise on a couple of days still get heart benefits

Emmanuel Stamatakis, University of Sydney; Matthew Ahmadi, University of Sydney, and Raaj Kishore Biswas, University of Sydney

Too busy to exercise during the week? The good news is that getting moving on the weekend appears to be similarly good for your heart health.

Short walks can boost the immune system and keep a person fit. AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth

May 8, 2020

Finding ways to move your body while social distancing

Renee J. Rogers, University of Pittsburgh

Physical activity is important for all kinds of health reasons, even in quarantine.

Come school holidays, your school-aged kids are more likely to spend longer on their screens than they do in term time. Here’s how to get them outside and active, with a bit of planning. from www.shutterstock.com

December 26, 2019

4 ways to get your kids off the couch these summer holidays

Tim Olds, University of South Australia; Amanda Watson, University of South Australia, and Carol Maher, University of South Australia

The average Australian school kid spends more time watching TV or gaming and less time being active over their summer holidays. Could more chores be the answer?

Schools could use bushwalking as an activity and link it to lessons in other subjects such as geography and science. Shutterstock/Monkey Business Images

September 15, 2019

Bushwalking and bowls in schools: we need to teach kids activities they’ll go on to enjoy

Vaughan Cruickshank, University of Tasmania; Brendon Hyndman, Charles Sturt University, and Shane Pill, Flinders University

We need to keep active and exercise to stay healthy. So why not teach school kids some of the activities they’d go on to enjoy later in life?

Some Nordic school kids are doing an average of two to three hours of physical activity a week. Does Australia need to lift its game? CAHPER/Sangudo/Flickr

July 8, 2019

Look up north. Here’s how Aussie kids can move more at school, Nordic style

Katja Siefken, University of South Australia; Carol Maher, University of South Australia, and Charlotte Pawlowski, University of Southern Denmark

Specialist teachers and hours of compulsory physical education a week are keeping Nordic school children moving. When it comes to physical activity, Australia could do better.

Learning to climb. Zsolt Biczo/Shutterstock

February 13, 2019

Babies with healthier diets are more active and sleep better - new findings

Sinead Brophy, Swansea University; Michaela James, Swansea University, and Shang-Ming Zhou, Swansea University

Encouraging your baby to be active can improve their health in other areas too.

Encouraging physical activity in the playground, in classrooms and before and after school can help. from www.shutterstock.com

July 22, 2018

Move it, move it: how physical activity at school helps the mind (as well as the body)

Brendon Hyndman, Charles Sturt University

Compulsory sport and physical education at school will improve children’s memory, attention and ability to concentrate, not just boost fitness. The evidence is in.

Getting enough sleep can help our memory, waistline and our performance at work. David Mao

December 26, 2017

Why getting enough sleep should be on your list of New Year’s resolutions

Amy Reynolds, CQUniversity Australia; Doug McEvoy, Flinders University; Robert Adams, University of Adelaide, and Sally Ferguson, CQUniversity Australia

If you need an alarm to get up in the morning, you’re probably not getting enough sleep.

‘You’re not allowed one without the other.’ Shutterstock

October 3, 2017

Cycling to watch TV … and other clever ways to beat obesity from the comfort of your own home

Amin Al-Habaibeh, Nottingham Trent University and Hyunjae Daniel Shin, Nottingham Trent University

Electronic devices are making us sedentary – it’s time for a fix.

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