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A study by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan suggests the importance of tailored exercise programs for school-age children born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a ...

It’s never too early for children to get into physical activity. The benefits include physical fitness, socialization and learning about teamwork. A Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s ...

Since May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, it’s a good time to think about the vital role of youth sports in promoting fitness and health. In today's world, where screens dominate our ...

Researchers from the University of Granada and the Public Health Agency of Canada have identified the most important physical fitness tests and the corresponding protocols to be used with children and ...

In primary schools, the most popular school-based physical activity intervention is The Daily Mile, which involves 15 minutes per day where children go outside and walk, jog or run laps of the school ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas Kids Fitness Day promotes exercise, healthy eating habits and overall wellness among youth. According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in an ...

"Aren't they a little young for that?" This is a question I used to hear regularly from parents when I'd recommend strength training for the kids I worked with, whose ages ranged from 6 to 18 years ...

The evidence is crystal clear: Physical activity is great for kids. Researchers around the world agree that youth who are active have better brain function, higher self-esteem, more motivation and ...

Making exercise fun and engaging for children is key to fostering a lifelong positive relationship with physical activity. By ...

Terri Averesch thought she’d become a schoolteacher, until a part-time job at the Lima YMCA offered another path to educate ...