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In a preliminary study published in the Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behavior, kinesiologists from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) Behavioral Medicine Lab have been investigating the impacts of family dogs on the exercise habits of children as a way to boost activity, with nearly two-thirds of American children failing to meet the …
There is a little-known remote mountainous area called the Hunza Valley which is located north of Pakistan where people live longer and seem to defy medical odds. This area is primarily home to the Wakhi and Burusho people who have survived and thrived for centuries in these remote villages with minimal amenities and rudimentary health …
People are so busy these days with work that they leave little to no time for fun and enjoyment. It may be time to rethink how time is spent for those extra dedicated to work as recent research across three countries published in the Journal of Personality has found that prioritizing career goals at the …
Anxiety and depression among school-aged children and teens in the United States are at an all-time high. Sadly, in 2021, child and adolescent mental health was declared a national emergency. Although a variety of causes are thought to contribute to this decline in mental health, a new study by three prominent researchers specializing in child …
We all want the best for our children, although sometimes it feels like no matter what we teach them, there’s always something we could do better. Rest assured; no parent is perfect. There is no secret formula to raising kids. You can only do your best with what you have and try to set a …