At age 11, physical activity was associated with a decreased risk for depression for both boys and girls. Participation in organized sports at age 11 correlated with a reduced risk of mental ...

The study observed that physical activity can boost mental health in adolescents by shaping the way the brain processes information and coordinates with the regions responsible for attention ...

Abstract. Symptoms of Depression, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Time: Within-Person Relations From Age 6 to 18 in a Birth Cohort. Objective. To examine the within-person relations between ...

Objectives This study aimed to determine the association between progression and mortality in individuals with stage 1 cancer and their recorded physical activity before the diagnosis of the cancer.

An increase in physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, while inactivity may be detrimental to brain health.

While physical activity alone did not significantly affect rumination, it significantly moderated the relationship between body dissatisfaction and rumination (β=0.04; 95% CI, 0.001–0.007; P<.05).

Beyond discussing physical activity at large, the TEACH course covers topics around risky and outdoor play. A boy plays at a day care in Coquitlam, B.C., in 2018.

State policy plays a crucial role in determining whether schools help students meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity through physical education requirements, recess mandates ...

University of Iowa researchers are recommending all patients be surveyed about their physical activity levels, after a new study underscores the link between physical activity and chronic disease.

New study shows physical activity is top predictor of when you might die. The study used wrist devices to track the activity of thousands of older adults. By Richard Chin.

The study’s results are clear: regular activity is a powerful tool for longevity. People who reach or exceed 160 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week reap the greatest rewards.

Physical activity and family-based obesity treatment: a review of expert recommendations on physical activity in youth. Clin Obes . 2018;8(1):68-79. doi:10.1111/cob.12230 Rhodes RE, Perdew M, Malli S.