Summer is over, the days are getting shorter and colder temperatures will soon take hold across much of the country. For parents and teachers caring for children in early grades, that means going ...

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, ...

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 ...

The playground at Lake County Intermediate School in Leadville, Colo., was in desperate need of a makeover. The schoolyard didn’t offer much — just a few swings, some rusty climbing equipment, a ...

Children have a seemingly endless supply of energy. Channeling that energy into something positive can benefit kids’ minds and bodies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends various amounts of ...

North India's smog crisis highlights the critical need for indoor play as children's outdoor activities decline. With 80% of ...

Does your school have a physical activity program that’s made a difference in your students’ health? It could be worth upwards of $100,000. Today, a national youth obesity group launched a $500,000 ...

With Michigan schools moving online in March, many students lost their daily exercise outlet. Recently, the University of Michigan started an initiative to help kids stay active at home. The ...

Hear from one student about how physical activity in every classroom can help improve academic performance and mental health ...

Staying active is one of the most crucial components of healthy aging. For women, especially as they grow older, regular ...

Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and learning, according to two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland ...

We all understand that being active is good for our overall health. From boosting cardiovascular health and promoting weight loss to strengthening muscle and reducing the risk of chronic disease, ...