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 ...

And developing upper-body strength can make lifting your children, carrying car seats and strollers, and holding a baby in ...

"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 ...

It's a question with an answer that researchers are still trying to better understand: How much exercise do kids need on a daily basis? In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and ...

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

This mom is lifting her kids to drop some weight. Cassie Morrison, 26, couldn’t keep the weight off — until she began using her children as the most adorable workout equipment. “My weight was out of ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas Kids Fitness Day promotes exercise, healthy eating habits and overall wellness among youth. According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in an ...

Exercise interventions are beneficial in reducing blood pressure (BP) levels in children with overweight or obesity, with pronounced effects noted in girls, those with obesity, and those participating ...

Men who exercise might pass down a healthier metabolism to their kids. Here's another reason for wannabe dads to exercise: Sweating it out now might pay off later in better health for your children, ...

Helicopter parenting didn’t fly for this study. New research out of Australia shows that letting elementary school children take risks while they play can have a positive effect on the amount of ...