Daheia Barr-Anderson, PhD, associate professor in the School of Kinesiology and director of the Behavioral Physical Activity Laboratory, was interviewed by the Isanti-Chisago County Star for an article published October 31. Barr-Anderson discusses why exercise is important and how people can make it a part of their routine, regardless of obstacles. She answered questions about both the physical and physiological importance of physical activity and offered suggestions on how to begin and, most importantly, maintain an exercise routine. “Exercise is really just moving your body,” she says, “so try getting your friends and family engaged in activities that they find fun.” Read more here.