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Jul 31, 2026

Study: Rural Communities Face Serious Obstacles in Promoting Physical Activity

People in rural communities have long experienced disproportionate levels of chronic disease, driven in part by systemic barriers to physical activity. A new study from North Carolina State University highlights ways some rural communities use strategic investment and community collaboration to address some of these challenges. Researchers interviewed 25 health promotion, parks and recreation and…
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Apr 26, 2023

Pickleball Helps Older Adults Stay Physically Active

Playing pickleball helped a small group of adults aged 65 years and older reach their recommend weekly dose of moderate to vigorous physical activity, NC State researchers found.
Woman working out

Mar 13, 2023

Health Coaching Program Shows Promise for Managing Student Stress

NC State researchers used Fitbits to track students' physical activity and sleep in a pilot program launched during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jun 14, 2022

Study: People Are Most Physically Active When Their Environments are Both Highly Walkable and Very Green

New research used wearable sensors and satellite data to identify how a person’s environment affects their level of daily exercise.

Oct 24, 2017

What Motivates College Students to Play Pokémon Go?

Playing Pokémon Go gets students moving, including those who aren't gamers. Public health experts say that's a good thing.

Oct 11, 2017

Walkable Neighborhoods Linked With More Active Older Adults 

NC State research explores ways to build neighborhoods where older adults can stay active and age in place.