For one mother, the allure of Fortnite for her two sons quickly turned into a financial setback - without her knowledge. The boys spent hours playing the popular videogame, but she didn't realize how ...

Bethany Children's Health Center is launching competitive adaptive sports for children with developmental disabilities, including wheelchair basketball and adapted track and field.

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 ...

Physical activity is important for any kid, but exercise has unique benefits for kids with arthritis. With a little help from their doctors, coaches or physical therapists, kids with arthritis can ...

A rapidly burgeoning evidence base demonstrates a link between academic performance and physical fitness (closely linked to physical activity) for children of all ages and socioeconomic groups.1–3 ...

Find out which types of extracurricular activities are best for kids and how they can help their overall health from improved self-esteem to better physical fitness.

Articles were included if they examined the barriers or facilitators to physical activity for children with disability and were written in English. Articles were excluded if they included children ...

Research is required to determine how the design of day care outdoor (and indoor) spaces provides opportunities or constraints for physical activity. A significant evidence gap surrounds what ...

Incorporating outdoor activities into children’s daily routines is one of the most effective ways to support their mental, physical, and emotional well-being. The numerous benefits — from physical ...

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?