MORE than five millions children are now taking part in an incredible health initiative - started by a school headteacher.
It involves classes heading outside to run, walk or wheel around the school grounds for 15 minutes a day.And around 20,000 education institutions in 96 countries across the world are now involved.Skipping breakfast could DOUBLE your risk of heart disease death, study warns
She said: "Today we are recognising the tremendous milestone of five million children worldwide engaged in The Daily Mile at theirand pupils who get outside every day to enjoy their Daily Mile and the stories about the positive impacts on their lives that we are really celebrating. “" am immensely proud of the achievements of schools, teachers and children over the past 12 years, and the role that we at The Daily Mile Foundation and our partners have played in supporting this.Junior doctors vote to extend NHS strikes by ANOTHER six months in row over pay
"We want more schools, teachers, parents, and children to establish daily physical activity as a core part of their school day, ensuring our children become healthier, happier, and better learners." The Daily Mile foundation revealed how the exercise can enhance kids' ability in class from any background or age.The initiative is called The Daily Mile as children tend to run a mile on average during the 15 minutes.
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