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New research reveals that social connections and physical activity work together to keep older adults healthier and happier. The comprehensive study suggests treating both factors as a powerful team rather than separate health goals.
Teaching cats to sit and taking them on backpack walks helped 36 kids with developmental disabilities get more active outdoors. The six-week program at Oregon State University showed kids took on more responsibility while their cats became more confident too.
A world champion wheelchair basketball player couldn't take PE in school because the curriculum required four sports. Now she's helping change the system so other disabled kids won't face the same barriers.
Three students with intellectual disabilities will become the first to graduate from St. Joseph's University's PACE program this spring, marking a milestone for inclusive higher education. Their journey proves that college experiences can truly be for everyone.
Moving your body doesn't require a gym membership or strict workout schedule. New research shows that playful, everyday activities can deliver the same health benefits as formal exercise when you stop thinking of them as work.
Hundreds gathered in Tokyo's bustling Shinjuku district Friday night to champion respect and dignity for all residents. The citizen-led rally spotlighted voices calling for fact-based campaigns and inclusive policies.
One of Europe's largest inclusive arts festivals will bring performers from around the world to Wales this summer. The Unity Festival champions neurodivergent artists through week-long celebrations in Cardiff, Llanelli, and Mold.
New research shows teenage girls who get just two hours of physical activity per week show early signs of lower breast cancer risk. The Columbia University study offers a simple, hopeful path forward as breast cancer rates rise among younger women.
Over 4,000 athletes with disabilities will compete in 20+ sports across Germany this week, marking the nation's largest inclusive sporting event. The Special Olympics National Games run through June 20 alongside a wave of workplace health and AI innovations.
North Ridgeville firefighters completed specialized tactical medical training to save lives during active shooter events and mass casualty incidents. Twenty-one crew members can now provide advanced emergency care in the most dangerous situations.
The Gambia's Youth and Sports Minister pledged to use athletics as a powerful tool for building healthier, more inclusive communities. Speaking at the Commonwealth Sports Ministers' Meeting in Glasgow, Minister Bakary Y. Badjie outlined his vision for sport-driven social change.
Nearly two-thirds of English adults are now hitting recommended weekly exercise targets, marking the highest activity levels ever recorded. An extra 859,000 people joined the active lifestyle movement in just one year.
When a Japanese theater held auditions for a new project, 850 people applied. The director responded by creating Company Grande, a 100-member troupe spanning ages 17 to 85, with professionals and amateurs performing together.
Hundreds of students across Pennsylvania's Downingtown Area School District wore blue and gold to celebrate their third annual Unity Day, strengthening bonds through simple acts of kindness. The district-wide event brought together elementary through high school students in a coordinated effort to build belonging.
After receiving death threats during Nigeria's 2020 #EndSARS protests, acclaimed actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde transformed her approach to creating change. Her journey shows how activists can adapt their methods while staying committed to justice.
Following a massive public consultation, London's historic Hampstead Heath ponds will remain open to transgender swimmers. The decision reflects overwhelming community support and offers hope during challenging times for trans rights.
YouTube golf giant Good Good apologized and deleted an ad showing a woman pushed to the ground, then doubled down on its commitment to making golf welcoming for everyone. The swift response shows how quickly brands can course-correct when communities speak up.
While Hollywood gathered for awards season, Mark Ruffalo chose a different spotlight. The actor is using his platform to produce stories of displacement and advocate for humanitarian causes that matter most to him.
Scientists at University College London successfully reconstructed 10-second videos by reading mouse brain activity alone, opening new windows into how brains process what we see. The breakthrough could help us understand how different species perceive the world around them.
Ethiopia just unveiled a groundbreaking roadmap that transforms how refugees are welcomed, moving beyond temporary camps to full integration into education, healthcare, and jobs. The Makatet Roadmap is already being called a model for the entire African continent.
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