It’s probably no surprise that the majority of Americans are not active enough. Only about half of adults meet even the ...

Regular engagement in these activities, along with a balanced diet, can significantly reduce childhood obesity rates.

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 ...

The findings, published recently in the journal Sports Medicine, showed that the more fit the kids were, the less stress and ...

"The whole of society should support physical fitness development in children and adolescents by increasing physical activity ...

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 ...

A recent study found that good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence is linked to better mental health in adolescence. These results are significant and timely, as mental health problems are ...

New research shows that cramming 150 minutes of exercise into one or two days can reduce the risk of over 260 diseases, ...

In early childhood, activities involving risk—such as climbing, swinging, and jumping—are vital for developing mental resilience and confidence. However, many children face barriers to active play, ...

The Physical Activity Alliance, the nation’s largest national coalition dedicated to advancing regular participation in ...