A study by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan suggests the importance of tailored exercise programs for school-age children born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a ...

It’s never too early for children to get into physical activity. The benefits include physical fitness, socialization and learning about teamwork. A Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s ...

Preteens attached to their mobile devices are missing out on an important activity: More physical movement, which they need to stay fit. Dr. Jerold Stirling, who specializes in pediatrics and ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Feb. 1 kicked off American Heart Month, a time to narrow your focus on cardiovascular health. But heart health isn’t just important for adults. That’s why the American Heart ...

In primary schools, the most popular school-based physical activity intervention is The Daily Mile, which involves 15 minutes ...

Wondering at what age can kids go to the gym? We talked to a Doctor of Physical Therapy to find out what he recommends and ...

Researchers from the University of Granada and the Public Health Agency of Canada have identified the most important physical fitness tests and the corresponding protocols to be used with children and ...

Light‐intensity activity can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms in children and teens. A combination of moderate resistance and aerobic exercise was found to be effective at easing depression.

The evidence is crystal clear: Physical activity is great for kids. Researchers around the world agree that youth who are active have better brain function, higher self-esteem, more motivation and ...

Terri Averesch thought she’d become a schoolteacher, until a part-time job at the Lima YMCA offered another path to educate people of all ages on the importance of fitness.