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The benefits of exercise for children can be numerous and should not only be thought of as helping them stay in shape or keep off weight, according to Dr. Amit Jamaj, a pediatrician with Saint Mary’s ...

Exercise interventions are beneficial in reducing blood pressure (BP) levels in children with overweight or obesity, with pronounced effects noted in girls, those with obesity, and those participating ...

If you want to move more, look to your childhood and let things get silly. By Hilary Achauer Growing up, Kyle Luigs was a shy kid who loved sports. He finished his sophomore year pitching for the ...

It’s no mystery that exercise boosts mental health and cognitive function in kids. A nine-month study of children aged seven through nine found that kids who were active could think more clearly. A ...

Children play at a Sacramento playground in April. Karin Klein says schools should allow more time for exercise for kids’ health now and when they’re older. Hector Amezcua [email protected] When’s ...

It's a question with an answer that researchers are still trying to better understand: How much exercise do kids need on a daily basis? In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and ...