Children race through the park, soaking in the sun while they search for their next hiding spot in the latest round of hide-and-seek. When that playtime can happen, it’s often the best part of a child ...

Keith Ayoob answers the question: 'How Do I Encourage a Child to Exercise?' February 1, 2009 -- Question: My child hates to exercise. How do I encourage him or her to get active? Answer: If your child ...

The less physically active a mother is, the more likely her child will be sedentary early in life, according to a new paper published March 24 in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of ...

Children with multiple sclerosis (MS) who engage in regular exercise may potentially have a milder form of their disease with fewer symptoms, according to results of a new study published online today ...

As the father of a six-year-old, I am passionate about identifying daily habits that can help keep my daughter healthy, happy, and prepare her to achieve her full potential. Like every parent, I want ...

Said Dr. Metcalf: "The results for girls are in line with past research that shows that young girls do not exercise as much as boys. To some degree any child's activity level can be affected by ...

When a pre-teen or teenager experiences breathing problems while exercising or playing a sport, many doctors and parents are quick to diagnose the child with asthma. But in some cases, it’s not asthma ...

Kids are naturally quite physical, especially the younger ones. However, with increased use of technology such as phones, tablets and TV and the older they get, many kids end up foregoing the running ...

In overweight children, exercise can put pressure on their developing feet, say Australian researchers. They point out that overweight children are at risk for foot pain and discomfort because they ...

Introduction With the increasing prevalence of asthma in children, exercise has become an essential component of asthma management, playing a significant role in improving overall health and quality ...