signals related to exercise. The green ball represents cluster of neurons that grow outward in long tails, or axons. Images are made available to non-commercial entities, press and the general public ...

Children participating in the study saw a significant increase in physical activity. Most kids don't get the recommended ...

Obviously, most kids won't grow up to be professional athletes, but every child can develop athleticism. A good strength ...

During cheerleading practice in April, Jana Duey’s sixth-grade daughter, Karter, sustained a concussion when she fell several feet headfirst onto a gym floor mat. Days after, Karter still had a ...

And similarly, if they see us flopping on to the sofa, phones glued to our hands, moaning about needing to do a workout, kids will learn that fitness is a chore. “Positive role models are key to ...

This means that a lowering number of children exercising, who are thus less likely to consistently exercise as adults (and therefore reap the rewards), is concerning for their future mental health.

Incorporate play: for younger children, focus on active play rather than structured exercise. Activities such as tag, hide-and-seek, or obstacle courses can be both fun and physically demanding.

The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. Now, emerging research highlights its rising importance for children’s wellbeing.

The new images reveal the shockwaves generated by these stellar eruptions, which began with an explosive star collapse that was visible to astronomers on Earth nearly 1,000 years ago. Peering deep ...

Admittedly, that may be key to its allure, though perhaps it’s no surprise, considering a probable origin of my millennial generation’s curious penchant for overenthusiastic group exercise: ACES Day.

(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) The Sydney Opera House sails show photos of Britain’s King Charles and Queen camilla soon after their arrival in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) ...