Severe obesity in 10 to 11 year olds reaches record high
Levels of severe obesity in children aged 10 to 11 years have reached the highest point since records began, according to new figures published by Public Health England (PHE).
Levels of severe obesity in children aged 10 to 11 years have reached the highest point since records began, according to new figures published by Public Health England (PHE).
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New evidence review from Public Health England concludes that adults should do strengthening and balancing exercises twice a week alongside aerobic exercise.
A group of the UK’s leading walking and cycling organisations has launched ‘Moving the Nation’, a manifesto demanding new measures to prioritise walking and cycling in our towns and cities.
parkrun UK and the Royal College of General Practitioners are set to launch an initiative that could see thousands of patients being ‘prescribed’ outdoor physical activity rather than medication.
Public Health England has published a suite of resources focused on promoting a healthier weight for children, young people and families.
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The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FSEM) UK has published an evidence-based position statement for health professionals, sports participants, schools, parents and carers on the role of physical activity and sport in mental health.
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