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3,751 Children Showed No Activity Gain From a 6-Month Preschool Activity Policy
A six-month physical activity policy across 124 Stockholm preschools left moderate to vigorous activity, total activity and step counts unchanged in 3,751 children aged 3 to 5 years.
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2.5 hours helps, but more exercise linked to greater heart protection.
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Daily step counts fell in both hotter and colder conditions, suggesting temperature can shape everyday physical activity.
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