A new study looks at whether physical activity requirements for children in schools actually curbs youth obesity rates, and we consider solutions to the problem. Texas and many other states have ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disability diagnosis in children globally. It's estimated to affect around 8% of children aged 3–12 years, and around 6% of teenagers ...

Here's the thing about summer break: it sounds dreamy in theory. Lazy mornings, no school runs, everyone under one roof. But if you're a mom who actually tries to squeeze in some movement for yourself ...

Gymnast Jordyn Wieber and swimmer Ryan Lochte, 2012 Olympic athletes, have been getting physical exercise for most of their lives. But do most kids have the same opportunities as Jordyn and Ryan? In ...

As the 2023-24 school year begins, it is important to recognize that the impact of the pandemic continues to play out throughout our society, particularly among our youth. Scores in math and reading ...

Joe Brophy says statistics on childhood obesity and activity levels are "sad" A local sports club owner and school key worker ...

A new study reveals that adults with multiple young children engage in significantly less vigorous physical activity compared to those with fewer or no children. The findings have important ...

Each year, the New Mexico Department of Health surveys kindergarteners and third graders in randomly selected public schools ...

The ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, the most comprehensive assessment of children’s physical activity in Canada, recently gave the country a D+ in overall ...