NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who exercise at school don't make up for the extra effort by being less active at home, according to a new U.S. study that used accelerometers to track kids' ...

Children who are more physically active could be less susceptible to respiratory tract infections like the common cold, according to a study published in Pediatric Research Monday, as less than ...

Importantly, our study does not stand alone in showing that one-off bouts of exercise are beneficial for supporting children ...

Getting kids to be active in a modern world is a tough sell. It can be hard to compete with indoor comforts like video games, television, and air conditioning. Sweltering weather is another formidable ...

My husband and I have a routine of switching off between watching our toddler so that we can go and play our grown-up sports of volleyball, tennis, and boxing. When it’s my husband’s turn, the two of ...

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 ...

Even in good times childhood and adolescence are difficult. But the past three years have been especially rough on the young. For years, there has been a global mental health crisis among children and ...

Tim Olds receives funding from the NHMRC and ARC. Carol Maher receives funding from the NHMRC and the Medical Research Future Fund For most of our lives, the rhythms of our days are governed by ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A nine-month after-school exercise program helped young kids lose body fat and improve heart and lung strength compared to kids who didn't do the program, according to a ...

The evidence is crystal clear: Physical activity is great for kids. Researchers around the world agree that youth who are active have better brain function, higher self-esteem, more motivation and ...