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A recent study conducted by researchers from the UK and France found that exercise has a positive impact on the physical and cognitive health of individuals with Down syndrome. The study, titled "Impact of Prescribed Exercise on the Physical and Cognitive Health of Adults with Down Syndrome: The MinDSets Study," is the first of its kind and was published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. The researchers discovered that even simple exercises like walking can lead to significant improvements in cognitive and executive function, which can enhance societal integration and quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome. The study involved 83 adult participants from various regions around the world, and the results suggest that exercise interventions can be easily implemented within the Down syndrome community. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses call of British politicians for introduction of tax on sugary drinks and controls on price promotions to help tackle childhood obesity, statement from Parliament's Health Committee about evidence for obesity and comments from spokesman for Prime Minister David Cameron on same.