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The Microbiome In Sports Performance & Health

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2016 science update:  New research suggests the 10:1 microbial…

Please touch: Lessons from Leonardo da Vinci

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"Oh my God!!!!  We're allowed to touch!" "Look at the…
Outdoor exercise and ventilation - the need of outdoor exercise. From 1908 textbook.

Health advice from 1908: Tour de France edition

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Back by popular demand, more insights from the textbook,…
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Preparing for Life’s Little Mishaps While Engaging Your Kids in Outdoor Play

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Guest post by Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA "Play, Incorporating…
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Childhood Obesity By The (Big) Numbers

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Childhood obesity is epidemic. We see evidence of it every day – at mall food courts, in video arcades, at school bus stops. But just how bad is it and how much is it costing us? Here are some key numbers.
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The Magic of Red Helmets

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Our ability to balance and grasp objects and accelerate our…

Kids and Media Use: Letting their fingers do the walking?

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Seven hours and 38 minutes is how much time kids ages 8-18 spend on average each day consuming media, such as watching TV, listening to music, and using a computer, according to a new Kaiser Family Foundation study. What are the consequences?

Top Gift Ideas for Outdoor Play From The Blogosphere

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Looking for a great gift idea to foster outdoor play? Odds…