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Daylight savings time tied to more exercise in children

Kids in Europe and Australia are slightly more active in longer-lit evenings, study finds

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STRETCHING THE DAY  In some countries, kids exercise more when daylight savings time is in effect, a study shows.

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By Nathan Seppa

- More than 2 years ago

Kids are somewhat more active in the evening when daylight savings time is in effect than when it’s not, researchers report October 23 in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.