Lack of exercise among adolescents affects more than just their physical condition. It turns out that the problem is complex, ...

To understand opportunities for childhood physical activity, the research team collected data in neighborhood parks across New York City, including "anchor parks" slated for enhancement in the coming ...

1 Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland 2 Paavo Nurmi Centre, Sports & Exercise Medicine Unit, Department of Physiology, University of ...

In a recent article published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, researchers assessed whether physical inactivity in early childhood affects mental health in ...

Remember jumping rope on the playground? That simple activity you enjoyed as a kid turns out to be one of the most powerful brain-boosting exercises you can do. While most people pick up a jump rope ...

Exercise, particularly high-impact activity, builds stronger bones in children, even for those who carry genetic variants that predispose them to bone weakness, according to new research. The ...

Childhood obesity is among the most concerning health issues in the United States, with the condition affecting about 1 in 5 kids. A lack of exercise at child care programs might be contributing to ...

A new study of children in the U.K. suggests that physical activity is linked to emotional regulation in early childhood, which in turn predicts academic achievement. A new study of children in the ...

Childhood obesity is an increasing epidemiologic problem that can be considered as a risk factor for adult cardiovascular diseases (1). Both genetic and environmental factors play role in the ...