Rexford SheildFitnessStudy: Lack of Exercise, Not Over-Eating Behind ObesityAs our country's obesity problem has gained more attention in recent years, many have looked to identify the root of the problem. A recent 20-year study conducted by Stanford University revealed that obesity is not due primarily to over-eating but rather a decline in exercise, which leads to increases in average body mass index (BMI). Categories examined by lead author Uri Ladabaum and his colleagues include: obesity, waistline obesity, physical activity and calorie intake.July 9, 2014ProgrammingArizona High Schools Face Postseason Participation FeesThe price of success is oftentimes categorized by hard work, but high school athletic departments and their athletes in Arizona will soon have to rethink this ideology. The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) will enforce teams to pay a fee if they are a participant in postseason play. The new fee is slated to kick in this fall.July 7, 2014ProgrammingIndiana U. Unveils New Student-Athlete Bill of RightsThe Indiana University athletic department has taken bold measures to ensure its student-athletes will be fully taken care of throughout their entire athletic stay in Bloomington. IU vice president and director of athletics Fred Glass unveiled the IU Student-Athlete Bill of Rights on Friday, claiming it to be the first of its kind in the world of college athletics.June 30, 2014Stadium & ArenaNorthwestern's Peanut-Free Policy to Include Five SportsThe Northwestern athletic department has announced it will hold three peanut-free football games in 2014, including games against Cal on Aug. 30, Northern Illinois on Sept. 6 and Western Illinois on Sept. 20.June 23, 2014Previous PagePage 2 of 2Top StoriesGoverning BodiesNFHS: Unacceptable Behavior at High School Sporting Events – It’s Still HappeningUnacceptable behavior at high school sporting events – it’s still happening. And much of this deplorable behavior continues to be directed at the thousands of individuals who VOLUNTEER to serve as contest officials.LeadershipMLB Commissioner Manfred Makes 'Quality of Life' Argument for Public Funding of StadiumsMedia & TechnologyIndy Star Bans Columnist From Caitlin Clark Coverage After Comments at Press ConferenceSafety & SecurityCoroner: Fatal Ohio Stadium Fall Being Investigated as 'Apparent Suicide'Sponsored ContentThe Pros Play on Sport Floors Protected by the Bona Sport® System