Now that kids are back in school, families are settling into their new routines after a long summer break. It can certainly be a busy time for everyone. But this transition can also be a great ...

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.

Asthma, a common respiratory condition in childhood and adolescence, is often linked to limitations in physical activity. However, far from being an insurmountable obstacle, exercise, when done ...

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Watch Purdue Pete twist and turn to help Tippecanoe County learn about the benefits of exercise and mindfulness under the guidance of Purdue University Department of Health and Kinesiology researchers ...

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s a time to raise awareness about suicide and to break down stigmas associated with mental health, an often taboo subject matter. I’ve always ...

Busy lives make it increasingly difficult to spend time with children. Parents often don't have enough time to take their children to the park or allow them to play outside. Consequently, children's ...

It feels like play. Here’s what fitness experts say about using the activity as a training tool. By Danielle Friedman When kids skip, it rarely looks like work. There’s something playful, almost ...

There has always been a dream that there could be a pill to replace exercise. New research suggests a molecule called betaine, naturally produced by the kidneys, may do just that. According to a new ...

Exercise snacks are short bouts of vigorous exercise that a person performs throughout the day. Possible health benefits include an increase in muscle mass and a reduction in blood sugar levels. If a ...