Early Childhood Habits Shape Physical Activity Levels in Adolescence

Early childhood habits shape physical activity levels in adolescence

The numbers are sobering: nearly 80 per cent of the world's teenagers don't get enough physical activity, according to the World Health Organization.

Always Active, Always Engaged: The Science Behind Lifelong Activity

A groundbreaking longitudinal study from Université de Montréal has shed new light on the foundations of physical activity habits, revealing that behaviors established in toddlerhood profoundly influence adolescent lifestyle choices. This research, led by doctoral scholar Kianoush Harandian alongside psycho-education professor Linda S. Pagani and collaborator Dr. Mark Tremblay, challenges prior assumptions by identifying critical early-life move…

Once Active, Always Active

A sweeping study spanning a decade shows that playing actively with your toddler, limiting screen time and ensuring adequate sleep from age 2 leave a lasting imprint on how children move through life.