Daily exercise is essential for children to grow and develop healthy bodies and lives. Exercise boosts energy, raises confidence, reduces stress and can even improve school performance. Children who ...

It’s never too early for children to get into physical activity. The benefits include physical fitness, socialization and learning about teamwork.

Regular physical activity contributes to a child’s physical development and promotes overall well-being. It may help if parents and caregivers can encourage them in active play, playground activities, ...

"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 ...

Is regular exercise the key to managing ADHD, anxiety, and depression in children? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, examines recent evidence that shows how increased physical activity can significantly ...

Healthy children don't just happen, they're raised on the proper food, sufficient play, and habits that form their future. Nutrition and exercise are two of the most vital pillars of child development ...

In modern society, physical inactivity and sedentary behavior have become common issues globally. This trend is also growing ...

While the first lady is busy addressing the major national epidemic of childhood obesity, getting children to eat healthier foods and exercise more to control their weight, there is also a problem at ...