While some of its early hype has died down, the concept of gamification — rewarding mundane tasks by turning them into games — has not only survived, but thoroughly wedged itself into society. It’s ...

Evolutionarily speaking, we are built to enjoy learning. Neuroscientists (and those of us who spend time with young children) know this to be true—but institutionalized education tends to dim the joy ...

In a recent study published in the journal Circulation, researchers evaluated the effects of gamification and financial incentives on physical activity in individuals at risk of adverse cardiovascular ...

The Stillwater Public Library’s spring activities for kids are heading outside at Block 34. “Mighty Moves Fitness Adventures” ...

Do your children love to go online, but not always to kids’ websites? Online learning websites for kids are a great way to ...

The problem of physical inactivity in industrialised countries is severe, complex, and highly resistant to intervention. According to the World Health Organisation, it contributes to 1.9 million ...

As we age, keeping the brain active is just as important as staying physically fit. While crossword puzzles and Sudoku are classics, there’s a wide world of fun and effective brain games out there ...

Staying in shape is not limited to working out at the gym. If you find yourself wanting to stay active but want to enjoy the outdoors this summer, you might consider thinking of your daily activities ...

A Durham man teaching physical fitness to kids has taken on an influencer role. "Mr. Strongly" is introducing young children at Hope Valley Elementary School to fitness and health. Joshua Crawford is ...

Summer’s here, and it’s the perfect time to keep young minds engaged with educational science, technology, engineering and math activities. These 10 STEM projects and experiments are so much fun your ...