Lighter evenings are linked to more physical activity in children

Longer evening daylight is associated with a small increase in daily physical activity, a large international observational study has shown. The researchers said that, even though the increase was small in absolute terms, introducing additional daylight saving measures could bring worthwhile public health benefits.

The study, published in the open access International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, included more than 23 000 children aged 5-16 from nine countries (England, Australia, the United …