Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Why moving about is key for children's health - and happiness
Gone are the days when children rushed to go out to climb a tree, run and
jump around, or play tag in their free time. Nowadays, instead, they play online
games, watch videos, or scroll screens indoors whenever they find time, moving
only their fingers and eyeballs. Once children get used to a sedentary life,
they tend to be less physically active in their future and visit the doctor more
often in adulthood. Also, studies find that physically active children show
better mental health, educational achievements, and cognitive performance. What
parents and carers can do to help children is encourage them to do more physical activity, not
just by words but by playing sports, running, or walking together, or enrolling
them in sports clubs or events. Schools can dedicate some time daily to have
students do physical activity during recess or lunch break instead of leaving
them with their smartphones. As smartphones have become intimate with children’s
lives, moving bodies is essential for children’s health, wellbeing, and future.
Read the article and learn why children should exercise more.
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260522-to-get-children-to-move-more-we-need-to-intervene
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