Regular physical activity contributes to a child’s physical development and promotes overall well-being. It may help if parents and caregivers can encourage them in active play, playground activities, ...

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 ...

Healthy children don't just happen, they're raised on the proper food, sufficient play, and habits that form their future. Nutrition and exercise are two of the most vital pillars of child development ...

"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 ...

Ash Cox receives funding from Nuffield Foundation. Arthritis is usually associated with older people but kids can suffer too. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of arthritis ...

Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases among children, affecting nearly 475 million globally. For decades, exercise was discouraged due to the risk of triggering wheezing and ...

Wearing a uniform to school has been linked to young children getting insufficient amounts of exercise, particularly girls. With many children missing the World Health Organization (WHO) ...

The 2026 AHS report shows 2/3 of Indian children lack aerobic fitness. Despite post-pandemic recovery in overall health, poor ...