Physical activity — primarily in the form of active play — promotes young children’s physical, mental, emotional and social health. It can also influence how active people will be later in life. It’s ...

"Kids these days are never outdoors anymore!" says anyone over the age of 60. OK, Boomers, you might have a point on this one, though. Unstructured outdoor play is a time-honored pastime, yet it's ...

Children grow at different rates, so comparing your child with others may not tell the full story. Doctor explains how growth ...

Increased sedentary time from childhood is associated with a significant increase in blood insulin concentration and therefore the risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. Professor Andrew ...

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, a group of researchers examined the longitudinal effects of changes in dog ownership on ...

Higher maternal physical activity is associated with early child neurodevelopment, according to a study published online March 3 in JAMA Network Open. Io Kumasaka, M.D., from the Tohoku University ...

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