Many doctors believe that exercise is the closest thing to a miracle drug that modern medicine has in its arsenal. But have you ever wondered why that is so? Your brain actually benefits, too.
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Does it matter what type of physical activity you do?
Kids’ fitness has declined for several decades, but kids in rich countries are showing improvement. What does this suggest for kids in poor countries?
They say ‘men sweat, while women glow’. But new research shows gender is not the reason for different levels of sweating.
Do fitness trackers work? For how long? And are they more than just a passing fad? We explore what you need to know about fitness trackers.
Recent reports claiming we need to do five times more exercise than we previously thought are incorrect. Current physical activity guidelines are enough to achieve health benefits.
Many people struggle to get an eating plan and exercise routine to follow. The trick is that individualism is key.
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Professorial Research Fellow: Physical Activity and Health, CQUniversity Australia
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Postdoctoral Fellow, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Professor (Health & Sports Science), University of Johannesburg
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Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow, CQUniversity Australia
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Postdoctoral fellow, Carleton University
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Principal Fellow, Cancer Council Victoria
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Professor of Exercise and Sport Science, Adelaide University
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Associate Professor of Thermal Physiology, University of Wollongong
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Senior Lecturer in Healthy Ageing, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University
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Associate Professor in Sport & Exercise Psychology, Nottingham Trent University