Importantly, our study does not stand alone in showing that one-off bouts of exercise are beneficial for supporting children ...

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 ...

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 ...

One more reason to make your kids put down screens and go play outside. Multiple studies have found a link between physical activity and lower rates of depression in adults and teens. Now, researchers ...

Parents may not realize how much influence they have over kids' exercise habits. Feb. 17, 2011— -- There's been alarming talk for years about the rising rate of childhood obesity in this country.

TORONTO -- A new report says kids with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other brain-based conditions could stand the most to gain from boosting physical activity. For the first ...

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.

He’s not alone in his viewpoint. While more often than not our desire to see our kids succeed is because “our heart is in the ...

New data shows most Canadian children and youth are still not getting the recommended amount of daily physical activity. Two studies from Statistics Canada reveal they are also spending more time in ...

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.

TORONTO – Engaging in less than 10 minutes of vigorous exercise as part of daily physical activity appears to provide increased heart-protective health benefits in children and teens, a Canadian study ...