As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students. And “everything is graded on a curve,” says Jordan Carlson, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital in ...

It's any parent's worst nightmare to realize their child may be engaging in risky behavior, particularly while simply trying to play with friends. That makes it all the more important for parents to ...

Which is better if you’re a budding, dedicated or ambitious young athlete: playing one sport year-round or varying your activities with the seasons? The answer might not be obvious. To sports medicine ...

SEATTLE — From a distance, it may look like a bit of controlled chaos. But up close, you can see a smile on 10-year-old Rosa’s face. “I like how it’s kind of competitive, and I like throwing the stick ...

Spring is finally here, and we’re all feeling the excitement to get outdoors! After the cold, dark days of winter, it’s such a relief to embrace the sunshine and fresh air. As the flowers bloom, so do ...

Huffing through yet another long run together, my friend and I got to talking about how unlikely it was that the two of us had, one, met at the gym, and two, were now training for a marathon. Like the ...

An increasing number of games are now using virtual reality because of its ability to create appealing immersive worlds. Is ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Ten-year-olds spend more time sitting on their rears and less time running around than they did at age nine, according to a new British study. Kids mostly cut down on their ...