How many daily steps do you REALLY NEED for health?
Do you really need to get 10,000 steps a day to promote and maintain health? In the video below, Colin Carriker, PhD, ACSM-EP, FAHA breaks down the science behind step counts and lets you know how many steps you really need to stay healthy. Ready to learn even more? This video is part of a […]
Court Prevents NIH Research Award Indirect Cost Cap Policy, and Another Shutdown Deadline Approaches
The federal appeals court decision on the research indirect cost rate cap is a major win for higher education and research funding.
Senate Hearing Highlights Ongoing Challenges in Health Care Affordability and the Need for Prevention‑Focused Solutions
Uncover the key discussions on health care affordability, premiums, and deductibles from the recent Senate Finance Committee hearing.
Principles for Prescribing Exercise for Cognition in Older Adults
Discover essential tips on prescribing exercise for older adults to optimize brain function and promote healthier aging.
Physical Activity Guidelines Legislation Introduced in Congress
If passed, S.2303 would require the secretary of HHS to issue a comprehensive report on physical activity guidelines every 10 years.
Sit Less, Move More, and Exercise: The Reasons Why
You can’t out-run a sedentary lifestyle. New research shows that light-intensity physical activity is an important part of your routine for health.
Physical Activity in School-Aged Children
School-aged children should get at least 60 minutes of moderate- or vigorous-intensity physical activity every day of the week. Only 26% of adolescents met these physical activity guidelines in 2018, and that percentage has remained stable since 2011. The COVID-19 pandemic made it even more difficult for children to meet these guidelines. Despite knowing the risk of sedentary behavior […]
Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer
This chart outlines the effects of exercise on health-related outcomes in those with cancer. The guide features evidence-based physical activity recommendations and the associated benefits for specific symptoms and side effects of cancer and its treatments.
Five Frequently Asked Questions About the Physical Activity Guidelines
The US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans on November 12, 2018. The guidelines are meant to to help Americans understand the types and amounts of physical activity that offer important health benefits. #1 How many Americans meet the Physical Activity Guidelines? In 2017, only […]
