Children race through the park, soaking in the sun while they search for their next hiding spot in the latest round of hide-and-seek. When that playtime can happen, it’s often the best part of a child ...

Is regular exercise the key to managing ADHD, anxiety, and depression in children? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, examines recent evidence that shows how increased physical activity can significantly ...

SYDNEY — Parents canceling outdoor soccer practice when temperatures hit 90°F. Summer camps implementing extra water breaks for kids but not counselors. Youth sports leagues with stricter heat ...

“One of the most important reasons that children should be active is for their bone health, as it is shown that in the adolescent years, 33% to 43% of the total bone mass is acquired,” said Craig ...

"Aren't they a little young for that?" This is a question I used to hear regularly from parents when I'd recommend strength training for the kids I worked with, whose ages ranged from 6 to 18 years ...

Can exercise replace ADHD medication? A new study reveals that integrated cognitive-motor exercise significantly improves inhibitory control and working memory in children aged 6–10.

The Presidential Fitness Test returns after Trump signs an executive order, targeting childhood fitness, mental health and ...

In today’s world of screens, getting kids to move their bodies can be a challenge for parents every day. Exercise becomes something kids see as rules, pressure, or even punishment, which can lead to ...

Exercise during pregnancy may enable mothers to significantly reduce their children’s chances of developing diabetes and other metabolic diseases later in life, new research suggests. A study in lab ...

"3, 2, 1, ready or not, here I come!" Children race through the park, soaking in the sun while they search for their next hiding spot in the latest round of hide-and-seek. When that playtime can ...

Children race through the park, soaking in the sun while they search for their next hiding spot in the latest round of hide-and-seek. When that playtime can happen, it’s often the best part of a child ...