====== Long-Term Health Habits ======

[[start|« Back to Boys and Recess Overview]]

**Encourages lifelong physical activity**
  * Georgia Family Connection (Jan 2026): [[https://gafcp.org/2026/01/12/physical-activity-in-early-childhood-education-vital-for-long-term-health-and-wellness/|Physical Activity Vital for Long-Term Health & Wellness]]

**Counters sedentary behavior trends**
  * Waseda University (Aug 2024): [[https://www.waseda.jp/top/en/news/81530|Combating Sedentary Lifestyles in Children]]

**Supports cardiovascular and overall health**
  * Penn Foundation (2025): [[https://www.pennfoundation.org/news-events/articles-of-interest/how-important-is-recess/|How Important Is Recess? Cardiovascular & Mental Health]]