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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.
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.
Yonderland, an outdoor retail group operating across five European countries, slashed its direct emissions by 71% and beat its 2027 climate target three years early. The company also grew its repair, rental, and secondhand services while political support for climate action weakens worldwide.
Three-quarters of children spend less time outside than prison inmates, but a growing movement of forest schools is changing that. These outdoor classrooms are teaching kids to love nature through play and exploration.
A therapist noticed runners open up more easily while moving, sparking a growing trend in outdoor therapy sessions. Walk-and-talk therapy combines mental health support with the proven benefits of nature and exercise.
Utah just became the latest state to ban cellphones bell-to-bell in all K-12 schools. Now education advocates want to replace screen time with something better: outdoor learning programs that boost grades and mental health.
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.
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.
When temperatures soared, Rome transformed the city into an open-air movie paradise with more than 50 free outdoor cinemas. Residents can now enjoy new releases and classic films while staying cool during the heatwave.
Scouting America is helping families rediscover outdoor fun without leaving home. Scoutmaster Angela Brown shared simple camping activities that get kids off screens and into nature.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists discovered that friendly gut bacteria can inject proteins directly into human cells, actively controlling immune responses. This breakthrough explains how the microbiome influences conditions like Crohn's disease.
Taylor Garcia plans 15 weekly activities at a North Dakota long-term care facility, from sing-alongs to chair yoga. His work provides lifelines of connection for residents who might otherwise spend their golden years isolated.
Scientists at ETH Zurich have discovered that Venus, Earth's sister planet, still has active volcanoes today. Their breakthrough computer modeling overturns decades of assumptions about the supposedly dead planet.
Researchers at Texas A&M have developed a way to control gene editing with caffeine, potentially allowing cancer and diabetes patients to activate treatment by drinking coffee. The breakthrough combines CRISPR technology with everyday compounds like caffeine and chocolate.
After months of uncertainty, the parents of missing Queensland man Jack McLennan received reassurance that police are actively working on their son's case with substantial evidence. Their meeting with Queensland's police minister brought a "ray of hope" to a family searching for answers.
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