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Exercise in Childhood Linked to Lower Risk of Psychiatric Disorders, Landmark Study Finds

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A landmark longitudinal study from Sweden has found that regular physical activity (PA), especially participation in organised sports, may significantly reduce the risk of children developing psychiatric conditions by late adolescence. The findings come at a critical time for both Thailand and the global community, as mental health challenges among youth continue to rise and policymakers seek practical, evidence-based solutions. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in May 2025, tracked a large birth cohort of children over more than a decade, linking their physical activity patterns to later-incidence of disorders including anxiety, depression, and addiction (bjsm.bmj.com).

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U.S. Army Revamps Fitness Standards: A New Era for Soldier Readiness

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The U.S. Army has unveiled sweeping changes to its fitness testing protocol, marking the end of the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and ushering in a new era with the Army Fitness Test (AFT) beginning in June 2025. The announcement signals a significant shift in how the largest branch of the U.S. military assesses its soldiers’ physical readiness, with reforms designed to bolster overall fitness, enhance warfighting capabilities, and address ongoing debates over test fairness and military effectiveness (USA Today).

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