Men needed to do roughly nine hours of exercise to see a 30% reduction in their heart disease risk – while women only needed to do around four hours.

Research presented at the European Academy of Paediatrics Congress adds to the evidence that exercise is associated with reductions in depressive symptoms in adolescents.

Physical activity doesn’t need to be intense or lengthy to reap the mood-boosting benefits — including lowering the risk of depression.

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Many kids lack enough dietary fiber, which is vital for preventing obesity, diabetes and even certain cancers later in life.

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As life expectancy increases, the challenge for all older women will be to partake in regular exercise sessions to maintain ...