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Post Topic: Fitness, Exercise, and Running

A girl, with arms outstretched, crosses the finish line on a green field.

Nov. 10, 2022

3 minute read

Is Long-Distance Running Safe for Kids?

Emily Oster

Emily Oster after a race.

Oct. 17, 2022

8 minute read

Are Super Shoes That Super?

Emily Oster

A pool ladder in an empty blue pool.

Aug. 12, 2022

2 minute read

What Are Good Pool Safety Rules for Older Kids?

Emily Oster

A yellow inner-tube floats in a blue pool.

Jul. 29, 2022

3 minute read

Do Puddle Jumpers Increase Drowning Risk?

Emily Oster

A pink inflatable flamingo on a blue background.

Jul. 15, 2022

2 minute read

Should I Avoid Swimming While Pregnant?

Emily Oster

A rear view of a child riding a balance bike down a muddy path.

Jun. 30, 2022

3 minute read

Are Balance Bikes Better?

Emily Oster

A green mosquito coil on a yellow background.

Jun. 3, 2022

2 minute read

What Should I Do to Prevent Lyme Disease?

Emily Oster

A teal weight is seen on a light blue background.

Apr. 8, 2022

3 minute read

Can I Do Strength Training During Pregnancy?

Emily Oster

A baby plays on a trampoline filled with plastic balls.

Apr. 8, 2022

3 minute read

How Dangerous Are Trampolines?

Emily Oster

Green grass is seen close up against a blue sky.

Jan. 28, 2022

2 minute read

Do Kids Need to Spend Time Outdoors?

Emily Oster

A silhouette jumps from a cliff labeled 2021 to one labeled 2022 against a background of clouds.

Dec. 21, 2021

4 minute read

Bonus: What Kept Me Sane in 2021

Emily Oster

A newborn sleeps on their back sucking a pacifier.

Jun. 1, 2021

8 minute read

Swim Lessons, Pool Fencing, and Water Safety

Emily Oster

Four orange traffic cones are lined up on a light orange background.

Jan. 28, 2021

3 minute read

How Do I Know When to Let My Kid Take Risks?

Emily Oster

A woman wearing pink athletic clothes check her fitness watch.

Jan. 4, 2021

7 minute read

Do Fitness Trackers Make You Walk More?

Emily Oster

Group of friends runs down a city sidewalk.

Aug. 3, 2020

2 minute read

Five Things That Make Me Happy

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Jul. 17, 2015

2 minute read

What’s The Optimal Speed For Exercise?

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Dec. 16, 2014

2 minute read

Do Concussions Lead To Suicide?

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Jun. 23, 2014

2 minute read

The FiveFingers Settlement Didn’t Settle the Barefoot Running Debate

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Mar. 28, 2014

2 minute read

Reports of a Drop in Childhood Obesity Are Overblown

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Jan. 6, 2014

2 minute read

Taking a Pill While Watching TV Just as Good as Exercise, Study Finds

Emily Oster

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