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 StoriesLegalDePaul University Athletics Health Staffer Sues Over Mid-Pregnancy TerminationDePaul University’s former associate athletics director for health and wellness has filed a federal lawsuit against the school and athletics director DeWayne Peevy, alleging she was illegally laid off while seven months pregnant in violation of her civil rights.Governing BodiesThree-Time NJ State Girls' Wrestling Champion Stripped of Title Over Eligibility ViolationGoverning BodiesCalifornia HS Suspends Coaches Following Investigation Into Fraudulent CPR CertificationsFacilitiesDaily Digs: Nebraska's $55M Training Facility, Cleveland State's Arena Conversion, and More!Sponsored ContentThe City of Syracuse Found a Brighter Solution by 'NOT BUYING' Sports Lighting
