Physical activity News

Pandemic of physical inactivity kills as many as smoking

Lack of exercise is killing just as many people as smoking and obesity according to a new study, claiming an estimated 5.3 million lives a year globally.

In the Media by Darren Weir - 15 comments

NY students to wear electronic monitors in anti-obesity drive

New York - A group of students from Bay Shore, New York, will be wearing electronic monitors so school officials can track their physical activity around the clock.

In the Media by Cynthia Trowbridge - 16 comments

Toronto school bans use of athletic balls, kids protest

Toronto - A schoolyard ball ban sent kids at Earl Beatty Public School in Toronto into an uproar. "We want our balls back, we want our balls back!" many revolted, as the gathering continued to grow.

In the Media by Alexandra Christopoulos - 9 comments

Survey: Ontario kids unlikely to be active enough this summer

As parents work to find child care while their kids are out of school, physical activity for the younger set may be lacking, according to a new survey by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 1 comment

Toronto Mayor David Miller discusses Get Active Toronto Special

Toronto - In a city full of runners, is it disheartening to learn that 60 percent of Torontonians are not physically active enough to stay healthy? On Tuesday Mayor David Miller spoke at the downtown YMCA about this year's Toronto Report on Physical Activity.

Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins

how to live a healthier life

just a little run through of how to live a healthier lifestyle

In the Media by conor_green - 1 comment

Is the emphasis being put on the right thing?

How many of you have a gym membership and work out 3 times a week or more? Physical exercise is important but what are you doing for your

In the Media by Viga Boland

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