According to a recent Finnish study, conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, high levels of sedentary behavior and physical inactivity from childhood strain the heart in adolescence. High cardiac ...

The human brain is active even when it is not performing complex cognitive tasks, and brain activity at such times is called ' resting brain activity '. A new study on such resting brain activity and ...

Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature death - but a new study has found light physical activity may ...

Being sedentary or performing little activity in childhood is associated with heart enlargement, which progressed with an increase in time spent sitting or being inactive, according to new research.

Higher body mass index and increased physical activity can assist in overcoming lung function deficits in early childhood, with important implications for long-term respiratory health "The key finding ...

Light physical activity during childhood may lower blood cholesterol levels more effectively than moderate to vigorous physical activity, regardless of body fat mass. Higher cumulative light physical ...

Physical activity in early childhood, especially taking part in organised sports,may ward off several mental health disorders in later childhood and adolescence, suggests research published online in ...

An Olympic sprinting coach has suggested that rekindling a passion for skipping could boost life expectancy. Stuart McMillan, who has trained over 70 Olympians during his career, believes that ...