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Inactive Lifestyle Begins as Early as Age 7

May 3, 2019

Kids can start becoming couch potatoes as early as age 7, a new study reveals.

A review of 27 studies published between 2004 and 2018 in different countries found high rates of decreasing physical activity among children and teens. Read More

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STAMFORD PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES



Stamford Office

1275 Summer Street, Suite 301
Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: 203-324-4109
FAX: 203-969-1271


Darien Office

36 Old King’s Hwy South
Darien, CT 06820
Phone: 203-655-3307
FAX: 203-655-9607

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2pm – 4:30pm

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