physical inactivity
Coverage of physical inactivity in the Nexus archive.
- Your local park is bringing in the green (and by that, we mean money)
A new report finds that every dollar invested in parks and recreation generates $3 in local economic benefits annually. Parks promote physical and mental health, reduce healthcare costs, and support small businesses by attracting crowds to surrounding areas. The Trust for Public Land highlights their role as 'third places' fostering social connections and community well-being.
- Deaths from one type of cancer are surging among younger adults without college degrees
Colorectal cancer deaths are rising among younger adults without college degrees, with mortality rates increasing from 4.0 to 5.2 per 100,000 for those with high school education or less, while remaining stable at 2.7 per 100,000 for college graduates. The study attributes this disparity to socioeconomic factors like obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, and diet, rather than education itself.