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Surveying bicycling preferences in China
Wide cycle tracks that separate bicyclists from other traffic and bike parking facilities with security guards or cameras are among the factors that motivate college students in China to bicycle, according to a study from Harvard T.H. Chan…
Benefits of biking to work appear to outweigh risks
The benefits of biking to work appear to outweigh the risks, according to Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a longtime bicycle commuter. He was commenting in a…
Biking preferences in lower-income neighborhoods may vary by race
Blacks and Hispanics living in Roxbury, MA, a low-income Boston neighborhood, prefer riding on safe-from-traffic bicycle routes such as cycle tracks—rather than biking with traffic in roadways—and they want more secure places to park their bicycles to prevent…
Cyber biking at school boosts children’s classroom behavior
Riding a stationary bike at school while viewing a computerized screen featuring a video game or a simulated trail ride appears to help children with behavioral problems stay calmer in the classroom, according to new research led by…
Combat the health risks of prolonged sitting with small actions throughout the day
An hour of moderate exercise every day may be protective against the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle—including increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and premature death—according to I-Min Lee, professor in the Department of…
A safer biking proposal for troublesome spot in Cambridge, MA
The bicycle-crash-prone streets of Inman Square in Cambridge, MA — near the scene of a highly publicized June 2016 accident that killed a young woman — may become safer for cyclists, vehicles, and pedestrians if the city agrees…
Smartphone, tablet use linked with obesity in teens
Teens who spend many hours a day on smartphones, tablets or computers may be more likely to become obese than those who don’t spend as much time on these electronic devices, according to a new study from Harvard…
Can’t smell asparagus pee? Is Pokémon GO good exercise?
Two studies from Harvard T.H. Chan School researchers take a look at quirky topics in The BMJ’s annual Christmas edition For immediate release: December 13, 2016 Boston, MA – A large proportion of individuals of European-American descent cannot smell “asparagus…
Optimism may reduce risk of dying prematurely among women
For immediate release: December 7, 2016 Boston, MA – Having an optimistic outlook on life—a general expectation that good things will happen—may help people live longer, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…
Exercise may not lower MS risk in women
Being physically active does not appear to protect women from developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In an analysis of health data from more…