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Children’s fitness and activity levels have declined around the world. Photo / 123RF Children today are less fit than previous generations, which will serve them no purpose as adults in a warmer world. By Nicky Pellegrino The heat wave that has persisted throughout the European summer has exacted a price on people’s health. Extreme heat … Read more
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Keeping your mask on while exercising in busy urban areas can have multiple benefits. Photo / 123RF Wearing a mask while exercising on busy roads has another benefit besides helping protect against covid. By Nicky Pellegrino Since the pandemic began, it has become more common to see people wearing masks while exercise in crowded urban … Read more
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The history of physical activity provides lessons for today as our sedentary lifestyles contribute to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and more severe Covid-19 outcomess. By Nicky Pellegrino. Twelve years ago, writer and photographer Bill Hayes was in a San Francisco gym, climbing aboard the StairMaster for a cardio workout, when he paused for thought. … Read more