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  • YMCA Teaches Life Lessons Through Sports

    Joan Schimml|Mar 17, 2016

    • Studies show that organized sports help kids develop and improve cognitive skills. More physical activity is associated with higher academic achievement and enhanced classroom behavior. • According to the U.S. Department of Education, high school athletes are more likely than non-athletes to attend college and earn degrees. • Studies by organizations like the Sports & Fitness Industry Association show that fewer kids than ever are not participating in sports. Nearly 20 percent of kids were...

  • YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities Helps Growing Population of Aging Adults Thrive with Health and Wellness Programs

    Joan Schimml|Oct 28, 2015

    Ten thousand people a day become eligible for Medicare and will continue to do so at this rate for the next 18 to 20 years. Experts project the aging population to grow by 57 percent to roughly 120 million by 2040. The YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities (YGTC), a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, addresses the needs of the growing aging population with health and wellness programs focused on healthy eating, physical activity and social interaction. As...