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 ...

Preventing childhood obesity in Canada will require adults to act like adults. That means parents have to eat nutritious meals and exercise. Only then will the kids follow suit. The Childhood Obesity ...

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.

When is it appropriate for a child to start dieting and exercising? Many would argue it is never appropriate for a kid to start dieting, as the kid may be being set up for a life of body image issues.

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.

It's been a challenging time for Mira Penney. The 10-year-old was diagnosed with a brain tumour, had it removed in August of last year and then underwent a round of chemotherapy. An infection left her ...

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 ...

WHEN Gabrielle Lyon, DO, was 5 years old, her father would take her on 10-mile bike rides. Physical activity wasn't a question, she says—it was part of her day-to-day life from a very young age. As a ...

Almost a third of Canadian school-aged kids are sleep-deprived while most are spending too much time staring at screens, suggests an annual report on the state of children’s health. For the first time ...

Men who exercise might pass down a healthier metabolism to their kids. Here's another reason for wannabe dads to exercise: Sweating it out now might pay off later in better health for your children, ...