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Sedentary Childhood Tied to Heart Damage, Light Activity Reverses Risk

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Hippocratic Post

Childhood sedentariness linked to premature heart damage – light physical activity reversed the risk: An increase in sedentary time from childhood caused progressing heart enlargement, a new study shows. However, light physical activity could reduce the risk. The study was conducted in collaboration between the Universities of Bristol and Exeter, and the University of Eastern […]

Attitudes in pregnancy can affect child’s weight gain

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Hippocratic Post

Teenagers are less likely to be overweight if their mum or dad had a positive attitude during pregnancy, a new study by the Univeristy of Bristol and Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, revealed. Using answers from more than 7000 parents who took part in the Children of the 90s longitudinal study about their personality, mood […]