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New expert recommendations redefine exercise as therapy for children with asthma

Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases among children, affecting nearly 475 million globally. For decades, exercise was discouraged due to the risk of triggering wheezing and ...
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Moving beyond fear: Expert consensus defines safe exercise for pediatric asthma

Physical inactivity has long been common among children with asthma due to fears of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB ...
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Preschool is a good time to foster exercise habits

MARIA HOWARDFitness It's never too early to start an exercise program. Or at least that's the premise for all these gyms, mobile tumbling programs and other workout options for preschoolers that have ...
The St. Louis American

For Your Health — How sleep and exercise can help kids’ health and grades

Now that kids are back in school, families are settling into their new routines after a long summer break. It can certainly be a busy time for everyone. But this transition can also be a great ...
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Study: Preschoolers aren't getting enough exercise at child care centers

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - A recent study suggests kids aren't doing as much physical activity at child care centers as they should. Playtime that involves exercise isn't only fun but child ...
The Conversation

Little kids, too little movement: Global study finds most children don’t meet guidelines for physical activity, screen time and sleep

Professor of Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine and Senior Scientist at the CHEO Research Institute, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa Mark S Tremblay has received research funding from ...