It’s easy to fall into the trap of treating kids like small adults, especially when it comes to sports and physical activity. But not only do kids approach exercise differently than adults, their ...

A new study at the University of Calgary hopes to support kids and teens to stay active while undergoing cancer treatment. The Implementation of Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents on ...

Canadian kids have some explaining to do. They’ve been given a bad grade for physical activity this year. The D+ comes from ParticipACTION, a non-profit organization that promotes physical activity.

An expert in child and youth studies says there's new evidence that exercise can cut down on bullying. A study from the University of Vermont shows bullied students who exercise four times a week are ...

4 exercises every parent should make their kids do to boost the child’s brainpower: Regular physical activity can boost children's memory and focus and are great for both physical and mental health.

TORONTO – New guidelines set the minimum amount of activity that toddlers, preschoolers and even babies should get each day. The new report was developed by experts including the Canadian Society for ...

It's a bit counterintuitive. Humans are born with the capacity to move, but not the skills to do so. Think about swimming the front crawl as an example. Most of us are born with the ability to stroke ...

There is a magical place where my teenage children are invariably pleasant, we all happily engage in healthy activities and no one is glued to a screen. I’ll let you in on the secret: this magical ...

A team of UBC researchers wants to help people living with cancer incorporate exercise as an important part of their treatment and recovery. A growing body of evidence suggests that physical activity ...

In this third instalment of our series on type 2 diabetes and the work of U of T researchers, writer Jenny Hall talks with Greg Wells about the relationship between type 2 diabetes and exercise. A ...