The environment in which you live can make it easier, or more challenging, to be physically active. Many Americans have become sedentary over the years because physical activity has been slowly engineered out of our lives. Physical changes to communities can create safe, healthy environments that encourage and promote active living.
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Women's Sports Foundation (2012)
December 14, 2012 | Story
Advancing the lives of women and girls through sports and physical activity.
The Influence of Public and Green Spaces on Physical Activity Among Blacks and Whites
May 2, 2013 | Story
Rashawn Ray, PhD, a Scholar in RWJF's Scholars in Health Policy Research program (2010–12), examines patterns of exercise and use of public spaces by people of different racial and economic backgrounds.
RWJF Nurse Scientist Discovers New Health Benefits of Tai Chi
February 6, 2013 | Story
RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholar finds that stroke survivors who practice Tai Chi may be less likely to fall.
Sharing Spaces: A Researcher Learns What Motivates or Discourages Parks From Sharing Recreational Facilities With Schools and Other Community Organizations
November 28, 2012 | Story
John O. Spengler, JD, PhD, analyzed how parks share their recreational facilities. Understanding how and why parks are shared, and what the barriers are, can inform practices and policies to increase community access to parks for physical activity.
Grantee Helps Motivate Kids to Get Healthy
February 28, 2012 | Story
A successful program brings teachers and physicians together to combat childhood obesity by showing kids how to make good health a natural part of learning.
Active for Life: Increasing Physical Activity Levels in Adults Age 50 and Older
April 15, 2011 | Story
A profile of the evaluator, Sara Wilcox, PhD.
How Do Schools Teach Children to Play? A Profile of Rebecca A. London, Ph.D.
March 24, 2011 | Story
A senior researcher at the John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities, Rebecca London, Ph.D., is day-to-day leader of the evaluation of Playworks.
Playworks Helps Schools Make the Most of out Recess
January 19, 2011 | Story
Good Morning America features Playworks for trying to change the face of recess in the US.
Crunch Time During the American Work and School Week
February 25, 2013 | Story
Our work reveals why it can be difficult for families across America to make healthy choices. But it also highlights pockets of progress—changes that are helping parents and kids eat healthier and be active.
A Scientist Studies Physical Activity and Healthy Eating in Out-of-School Time Programs
December 20, 2012 | Story
More than 8 million children attend out-of-school time programs, which can play a role in addressing childhood obesity. Georgia S. Hall, PhD, studied how these programs address physical activity and healthy eating, and barriers to good practices.