A pioneering study followed nearly 1,700 children for more than a decade to see how early habits affect long-term health.
According to what was published on the “Neuroscience News” website, researchers from the Universities of Montreal and Ottawa found that three specific behaviors at the age of two and a half, namely active play with parents, limiting screen use, and regular sleep, are strong indicators of how active a child will be at the age of 12.
The study confirms that movement habits are not just personality traits, but…