Light‐intensity activity can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms in children and teens. A combination of moderate resistance and aerobic exercise was found to be effective at easing depression.

With more than three-quarters of children and teens experiencing depression or anxiety, parents are desperate for effective solutions. Now, new research from the University of South Australia shows ...

Finding it hard to fit in exercise from Monday to Friday? According to science, squeezing it in over the weekend may be just ...

Do you also feel that getting kids to move and be a little active can be a challenge? With screens, homework, and indoor activities taking up most of their time, daily exercise takes a backseat. But ...

A quick burst of exercise before class may be the key to sharper thinking and better grades, according to new research from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. The study found that just nine ...

Most people today can probably remember their parents pulling the plug on their childhood gaming systems with firm directions to go outside and play. But instead of fighting technology, Fitbit's Ace ...

"Oh the adventure..." Silhouettes of three children jumping on a trampoline by Lauren Manning, used with permission under CC-BY 2.0 DEED. A technology company recently released a “fitness watch” aimed ...

It wasn’t so long ago that researchers reported that letting kids play video games — active “exergames,” that is — could help them burn energy. Now the latest study shows … maybe not so much. The ...

Short bursts of purposeful activity — such as walking around the block or lifting small weights — may be the best way to get in the habit of exercising. Bite-sized bits of exercise also improve heart ...