The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. Now, emerging ...

Mixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

In today's world, promoting fitness in children is crucial. Parents can inspire lifelong fitness by setting an example, ...

FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Kids with good physical fitness are more likely to grow into teens with better mental health and brain function, a new study has found. Children who ...

Sufficient levels of physical activity and physical fitness are just as important for the health status of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) as it is for healthy children.

But staying active is essential for their physical health ... Or, create a “fitness jar” filled with fun exercises let the kids draw one out and do it together. It’s a playful way to ...

Less than half of children ages 6-11 meet the minimum recommendation for physical activity. Among teenagers, it is less than 20 percent! The health effects of too little activity in kids is ...

Research has revealed that the average British child is engaging in less than three hours of physical activity per week. A survey of 1,000 parents with children aged between 5 and 12 years old ...

unibas.ch Background School-based interventions are thought to be the most universally applicable and effective way to counteract low physical activity (PA) and fitness although there ...

By introducing fitness early and in an engaging, age-appropriate manner, we can set children on a path to lifelong physical and mental wellbeing. Remember, the goal is to foster a love for ...