Exercise for kids should be fun. Instead of working out, think of exercising with your kid as "exercise play." That's the term used by Ewunike Akpan, a personal trainer certified by the American ...

Children with multiple sclerosis (MS) who engage in regular exercise may potentially have a milder form of their disease with fewer symptoms, according to results of a new study published online today ...

Sports medicine experts say physical activity guidelines for kids should address the best types of exercise, not just the duration. Most guidelines - including those of the World Health Organization ...

The benefits of exercise for children can be numerous and should not only be thought of as helping them stay in shape or keep off weight, according to Dr. Amit Jamaj, a pediatrician with Saint Mary’s ...

Encouraging young children to run, jump, squeal, hop and chase after each other or erratically kicked balls substantially improves their ability to think, according to the most ambitious study of ...

Here's the thing about summer break: it sounds dreamy in theory. Lazy mornings, no school runs, everyone under one roof. But ...

In today’s world of screens, getting kids to move their bodies can be a challenge for parents every day. Exercise becomes something kids see as rules, pressure, or even punishment, which can lead to ...

Getting children to encourage their peers to exercise may be the best way to inspire kids to stay more active, according to new research presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association. The ...