Center for Physical Activity & Health (CPAH)

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The Center for Physical Activity & Health is part of the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Leisure Studies at The University of Tennessee. The Center is dedicated to promoting physical activity and helping individuals enhance their health, fitness and quality of life.

Latest News

Breastfeeding moms: Want lovely bones? Do some exercise
from LA Times

Breastfeeding mothers do a lot for their babies, but the process of breastfeeding can shortchange moms when it comes to bone mineral density. More

Exercise matters long after cancer diagnosis
from Fox News

The familiar "eat right and exercise" message is particularly important for overweight elderly survivors of breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers, because lifestyle factors can significantly affect their quality of life, new research shows. More

Shape Your Surroundings: Make it easier to control your weight
from NIH News in Health

On the face of it, controlling your weight is simple: eat less and exercise more. But it's much harder than it sounds. Researchers have recently found serveral factors influencing your weight that you might not be aware of. Here's how to recognize and take control of the things that may be tripping up your efforts at weight control. More

Even modest exercise boosts self-image
from Fox News

Want to feel good about yourself? Just get off the couch and do a little exercise. You don't even have to get real serious, a new study finds. More

Stretching good for your arteries
from Chicago Tribune

Flexibility may indicate good cardiovascular health. More

Alcohol and Co-Sleeping affect risk for SIDS
from ABC News

Study unravels why bed sharing raises SIDS risk in some cases but not others. More

 

 

 

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