Opportunities for children to get safe and healthy physical activity have largely been engineered out of our communities. Multi-lane roads have replaced sidewalks and bike paths and play spaces ...

Prolonged sitting raises blood pressure from childhood to adulthood. Light physical activity lowers hypertension risks.

Physical activity can also sharpen kids’ thinking and improve school performance: being active is associated with improvements in concentration, decision-making abilities, attention and academic ...

Today, India is celebrating Children’s Day which is also known as ‘Bal Diwas' to honor children and promote their well-being.

Globally physical activity in adults and children is very low despite compelling evidence regarding the increased risk of disease and death from insufficient physical activity (PA). Despite national ...

Appropriate levels of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep (collectively termed movement behaviours) are ...

The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend that all children and young people should do at least an hour of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) per day. This is activity that gets ...

Mixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.