The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all children and adolescents, including non-athletes, get at least ...

American kids earned an overall grade of a D- on the U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. What can be done about that?

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 ...

Physical activity benefits people of all ages, including kids. Despite widespread recognition of the positive impact physical activity has on children, many kids are not getting enough exercise.

Kids who have dogs get significantly more physical activity, compared to kids who don't. Researchers followed 600 children over three years, and found young girls got the biggest exercise boost.

According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, 64,543 prisoners are serving time for drug offenses, making up a large plurality of federal prisoners at 44.1%.The numbers also indicate ...

Aerobic exercise yields the most benefits, and children should aim for at least 60 minutes of moderate activity a day. It is important to choose the right physical activity for each child.

It helps to choose a pleasurable activity, so exercise doesn’t feel like a chore and can be done consistently. If you’re looking for the best bang for your buck, the style and pace of dance ...