As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students. And “everything is graded on a curve,” says Jordan Carlson, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital in ...

Regular physical activity contributes to a child’s physical development and promotes overall well-being. It may help if parents and caregivers can encourage them in active play, playground activities, ...

The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. Now, emerging research highlights its rising importance for children's well-being. Staying ...

Physical activity benefits people of all ages, including kids. Despite widespread recognition of the positive impact physical activity has on children, many kids are not getting enough exercise. In an ...

AVONDALE, Ohio (WKRC) - Making physical therapy fun is part of the reason Nicole Chance created her start up and app, EVOLVE. Chance uses her own life experiences to make a difference in the lives of ...

As the 2023-24 school year begins, it is important to recognize that the impact of the pandemic continues to play out throughout our society, particularly among our youth. Scores in math and reading ...

Researchers in Taiwan tracked children's performance in sporting activities like running, sit-ups and jumping to study how it impacted their mental health diagnoses over time Charlotte Phillipp is a ...

School uniforms can make parents’ lives easier. But can they negatively impact kids’ health? A study published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science suggests that school uniform policies could ...