Lack of exercise among adolescents affects more than just their physical condition. It turns out that the problem is complex, ...
For this week's tip we encourage everyone to walk, run, play for a strong heart. Children who establish regular exercise habits now are building the foundation for lifelong heart health and reducing ...
The benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE)—and ex-PE teachers—we ...
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 ...
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Making exercise fun and engaging for children is key to fostering a lifelong positive relationship with physical activity. By ...
A new report looked at how physically active kids are in the United States, and the results aren't good. Kids got a D- for physical activity, the same as the last report. Not enough activity: Only ...
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 ...