Too much downtime is a recipe for creating health problems, with new research showing that holidays are the prime time ...
Holidays a prime time for Aussie kids to pile on the kilos: new research
As we hover on the cusp of the much-anticipated summer holiday break, while we anticipate (well, hope at least!) teachers will be looking to balance some well-earned relaxation time with plenty of activity and exercise, it’s a different story for the nation’s kids.
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UniSA researchers say to improve Aussie kids’ use of time during holidays we could adopt the US institution of summer camps and holiday programs here.
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