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 ...

Physical activity — primarily in the form of active play — promotes young children’s physical, mental, emotional and social health. It can also influence how active people will be later in life. It’s ...

Sunshine, heat, cold and rain all play a role in how active preschool children are during the day, according to a new study ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Ten-year-olds spend more time sitting on their rears and less time running around than they did at age nine, according to a new British study. Kids mostly cut down on their ...

Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. It's also associated with chronic illness and disability. Recent research estimates that the world could see close to half a billion ...

SAN ANTONIO – Researchers at the University of South Carolina found that having siblings had a positive impact on children, and the increased use of electronics at an age earlier than 3 years old had ...

A new study looks at whether physical activity requirements for children in schools actually curbs youth obesity rates, and we consider solutions to the problem. Texas and many other states have ...

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 ...

A new study finds that getting a family dog is linked with a big jump in physical activity in younger kids – especially in young girls. The finding is part of a growing body of research investigating ...