Lack of exercise among adolescents affects more than just their physical condition. It turns out that the problem is complex, ...

Kids who were not active had a higher chance of developing depression as adults. The relationship between sedentary behavior and poor physical health is well known, but a new study is showing a lack ...

Regular physical activity can improve adolescents' mental health and help with behavioral difficulties, research suggests. Engaging in regular moderate to vigorous physical activity at age 11 was ...

Regular recreational physical activity in teenage girls is linked to healthier breast tissue and lower stress markers, factors tied to reduced future breast cancer risk (1 Trusted Source Recreational ...

Researchers compare breast tissue composition among adolescent girls participating in varying levels of recreational physical ...

For this week's tip we encourage everyone to walk, run, play for a strong heart. Children who establish regular exercise habits now are building the foundation for lifelong heart health and reducing ...

RPA is associated with breast tissue composition and oxidative stress in adolescent girls, independent of body fat.

Group of tired school kids feeling bored while sitting in the classroom during the lecture. [W]hat is often overlooked is that some of the most transformative benefits of physical activity happen in ...

Why Is Physical Activity Important? Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and can improve health outcomes across the lifespan. When we are healthy, we’re more capable of ...

A 47-year longitudinal study of the general population reveals that physical peak occurs around age 35, followed by a decline ...