As an exercise scientist, I understand the importance of physical activity. Despite my expertise in physical activity and public health, I have had large increases in sedentary behavior and decreases ...

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Nurturing a lifelong love of movement and physical activity in children is a goal of many parents and caregivers. Unfortunately, less than 24% of American children ages 6 to 17 get 60 minutes of ...

Physical health and mental health are important to success in school. As a parent, your child is dependent on you to guide their healthy habits to cope with life. One study noted that physical ...

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It may sound daunting: The government says most adults should get 2½ hours a week of physical activity that revs their heart rates. But if you can't do that much, don't give up - every little bit ...

There’s no shortcut to physical activity, and no replacement for the benefits it brings. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to exercise, women have the power to choose how they move their ...

Regular physical activity is important at any age, but especially for older adults. Physical activity keeps muscles, joints, and bones healthy, it also reduces your disease risk, and more. Are you ...

A new Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a markedly lower prevalence of ...

Physical activity is good for adults and youth. Everyone needs to be physically active to be healthy. Adults should be active for 2 hours and 30 minutes a week. That might seem like a lot. It might be ...

A good night’s sleep can help everyone, parents included, make the most of the holiday season. Children with sufficient sleep ...