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Study of the Day: Peer Pressure Linked to Exercise in Kids
According to research in Pediatrics, active friends can make us more active.
Peer pressure doesn't lead only to smoking, drinking and crazy sex parties. According to a new study from Pediatrics, it can also get kids to exercise more.
The research, led by Sabina Gesell of the Vanderbilt School of Medicine, tracked kids age five through 12. According to Time, she found that "hanging out with active peers may lead kids to exercise more, making a child’s social network a potential vehicle for promoting healthy habits and reducing obesity."