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New Major Study Challenge Current Activity Recommendations for Children: – 60 Minutes May Be Too LittleOct. 8, 2026 10:36 AM
A large international study has examined the relationship between the activity levels of children and adolescents with cardiovascular risk markers. Researchers believe the findings should prompt health authorities to reconsider current physical activity recommendations.
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New Research: Muscles Can Remember Periods of InactivityFeb. 25, 2026 7:42 PM
Periods of physical inactivity leave a lasting molecular imprint on your muscles, according to new research. For those who exercised earlier in life, the findings bring some encouraging news. However, the study also shows that the story is very different for older adults.
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