New research reveals that brief, fun workout videos created during the pandemic still get kids moving, burning energy, boosting fitness, and keeping exercise ...

"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 ...

Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases among children, affecting nearly 475 million globally. For decades, exercise was discouraged due to the risk of triggering wheezing and ...

(Reuters Health) - In overweight children, exercise can put pressure on their developing feet, say Australian researchers. They point out that overweight children are at risk for foot pain and ...

Exercise reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents reported a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. “Exercise is a ...

Overweight and obese children lost weight and demonstrated a significant increase in physical activity after using a 16-week weight management program that incorporates active video gaming, according ...

Local fitness programs are sparking interest in health and nutrition among youth in the community. According to a 2007 National Survey of Children's Health, 31 percent of Missouri children ages 10 to ...

Understanding Children's Growth Patterns Parents often worry about their children's physical growth, especially when they notice that their child's height seems to plateau or is less than that of ...

An innovative exercise program co-designed by Murdoch University researchers, children with autism and their families, is breaking down barriers for enjoyable movement. "Step Up for Autism" invited ...