Exercise for kids should be fun. Instead of working out, think of exercising with your kid as "exercise play." That's the term used by Ewunike Akpan, a personal trainer certified by the American ...

WHEN Gabrielle Lyon, DO, was 5 years old, her father would take her on 10-mile bike rides. Physical activity wasn't a question, she says—it was part of her day-to-day life from a very young age. As a ...

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 ...

The yearly scholastic fitness test may help to combat the rising childhood obesity rate—but only if schools (and the government) make some changes.

Exercising with our children not only helps them burn off extra energy but also establishes a healthy routine and mindset around physical activity during their formative years. There are numerous ...

PHOENIX — The Olympics may be the perfect excuse to get kids off the couch, away from the video games, and getting some exercise. They would be joining a lot of other kids who are already getting a ...

On July 31, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order to bring the Presidential Fitness Test back to schools in the ...

Teaching your kids habits that support mental well-being can help them build coping skills and may lower their risk of future mental health concerns.

It’s a win-win for parents and kids: if you’re having trouble convincing your kids to follow the government’s advice to get moving, a new study suggests you can just leave them alone with their video ...

South Range Elementary celebrated their spirit week by promoting healthy habits, with activities such as a group exercise and ...

Most people today can probably remember their parents pulling the plug on their childhood gaming systems with firm directions to go outside and play. But instead of fighting technology, Fitbit's Ace ...