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The Gold Crown Foundation offers youth sports and education programs. About 15,000 kids participate annually in the Foundation's basketball, flag football, golf, volleyball, and STEM programs. "We ...

A new study by UNC Greensboro (UNCG) researchers suggests giving children just nine minutes to engage in high-intensity interval exercise can boost their academic performance. "In the classroom, you ...

UNIQUE. THIS IS WHAT YOU EXPECT TO SEE AT CAMP. KIDS HAVING FUN DOING DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES. BUT THERE’S SOMETHING EXTRA SPECIAL ABOUT CAMP OPEN ARMS. IT’S LIKE REALLY COOL BECAUSE LIKE, I FELT LIKE AN ...

Light‐intensity activity can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms in children and teens. A combination of moderate resistance and aerobic exercise was found to be effective at easing depression.

VERSAILLES, Ky. – Dozens of girls gathered at the Kentucky Castle for a magical princess tea party. From tiaras and makeup to lovely gowns, the event by Kosair for Kids offered a full royal experience ...

(WGHP) — Tuesday is World Brain Day. We talk a lot about the need for children to be physically fit, but it’s also important to be mentally fit. In Mommy Matters, we’re looking at ways to develop a ...

Many studies have supported the positive effects of an active lifestyle on the prevention and treatment of pregnancy-related complications, as well as maintaining fitness and functionality. The ...

Actress Ariyo Oluwakemisola popularly known as Kemity has opened up about having two children with different men. Speaking in an interview on Biola Bayo’s podcast, Kemi said her first child’s father ...

After such a long, cold and wet spring, we should all be grateful that the Fourth of July holiday weekend is here. There is still plenty of time to be outdoors in Northeast Pennsylvania and experience ...

Summary: A massive analysis of over 375 trials shows that structured exercise significantly reduces depression and anxiety in children and teens. Low-intensity resistance activities like light weights ...