Sep 22 Has the focus on physical activity ruined playtime for kids? By Travis Daub The researchers found that physical activity is only one part of what kids like about playing, and that regimented physical play built around fitness doesn’t satisfy all needs for many kids, or meet their own definition of "play." "By focusing… Continue reading
May 25 Watch Can Mexico’s health program teach the U.S. to lose weight? By PBS News Hour With obesity levels rivaling those seen in the United States, Mexico has launched a rigorous campaign to combat the epidemic, including taxes on sugary drinks and other high-calorie snack foods. How well is that strategy is working -- and what… Continue watching
May 14 8 workout tips for getting ‘buff’ at 80 By Ellen Rolfes Diet and exercise fads you see on TV or online usually sell themselves by featuring trim, athletic men and women in their 20s. But as the average age in the U.S. shifts older, there is a growing need for workouts… Continue reading
Mar 12 The secret to improving health and productivity at work By Simone Pathe Staying physically active in the office is good for your health and your employer's insurance premiums. But new research suggests working out while you work is also good for your office productivity. Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch Schools reprioritize playtime to boost concentration and teach social skills By PBS News Hour, April Brown Continue watching
Feb 04 Coach Tom recommends his favorite games for a classroom ‘brain break’ By April Brown Tom O'Neill, or Coach Tom, is the Playworks coordinator at Fox Hill Elementary. He makes sure kids have organized games to play at recess and visits each classroom regularly to give kids "brain breaks," a short time away from classwork where… Continue reading
Jun 06 Watch Study: Standard Treatment Ineffective for Kids With Obesity-Linked Diabetes Diabetic Children: Study Says Traditional Treatment Not Effective as Cases Rise… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch Dance Helps Parkinson’s Patients Harness Therapeutic Power of Movement Special correspondent Dave Iverson looks at a unique program that uses dance as therapy for people with Parkinson's disease. Continue watching
Jun 01 Watch For China’s Growing Middle Class, Expanding Waistlines Pose Problem In the second in his series of reports from China on global health issues, Ray Suarez reports on the dramatic increase in obesity as the country's growing class of educated and well-paid consumers adopt some Western-style shopping and eating habits. Continue watching