In 2024, researchers launched the EXTEND-IT project to design and prepare a study on a physical activity intervention for children at risk of Type 1 diabetes.

Anxiety and depression rates among children have skyrocketed in recent years. Play is a natural stress reliever, helping ...

I find myself missing my mom a lot on my travels. This week I’ve been thinking about my mom and her prayers. I can still hear ...

Limiting screen time and increasing physical activity can help protect teenagers' mental health and well-being.

Designed for rehydration during physical activity, sports drinks contain electrolytes (sodium, potassium) and carbohydrates ...

In recent years, walking in Oman has emerged as a popular trend, especially following the Taraweeh prayers during the holy ...

which employ chronic exercise interventions and target healthy children (age 6–12 years) and adolescents (age 13–17 years). We defined chronic exercise as physical activity (PA) which consists of ...

Martin also emphasised the physical and cognitive benefits for children and teens. “Exercise can help manage growing pains, strengthen and stabilise joints to prevent injuries, as well as help ...

The problem of obesity in children has increased considerably in India in recent years. It leads to serious health ...

Obesity rates are rising among children. A leading expert - and mother of two - explains how to instil a healthy attitude to ...

During youth, purposeful exercise is less important than the overall amount of physical activity a kid gets each day. The American Heart Association recommends that children ages 6 years and older ...

Human beings need to engage in physical activity to stay healthy. But too many children are not getting the exercise they need. Only 50% of boys and less than 34% of girls between the ages of 12 ...