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 ...

Could overprotective parenting be limiting your child's fitness? New research links independence and autonomy to more active, healthier kids.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Warming up before exercise helps kids stay healthy and perform better. Learn about the best warm-ups for kids to do before active ...

There is a magical place where my teenage children are invariably pleasant, we all happily engage in healthy activities and no one is glued to a screen. I’ll let you in on the secret: this magical ...

Many kids will spend at least part of their summer at a camp. Summer camps are more than just a break from school. They play ...

I wasn’t a sporty child. Neither of my parents did any exercise, and if they thought I was keeping fit at school, they were wrong. In hindsight, this was a big mistake, as it is becoming increasingly ...

School uniform policies may be hindering children from exercising, according to a global study. Children were less likely to meet the recommended minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity a day in ...

Objective To compare hyperthermia and physiological dehydration risk during exercise heat stress between children of different ages and adults and evaluate an existing adult sweat rate calculator in ...