Topline: Children’s physical activity worldwide dropped by 20% over the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a JAMA Pediatrics study released Monday – a “developmental turning point,” researchers say, and ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Ten-year-olds spend more time sitting on their rears and less time running around than they did at age nine, according to a new British study. Kids mostly cut down on their ...

As the 2023-24 school year begins, it is important to recognize that the impact of the pandemic continues to play out throughout our society, particularly among our youth. Scores in math and reading ...

SAN ANTONIO – Researchers at the University of South Carolina found that having siblings had a positive impact on children, and the increased use of electronics at an age earlier than 3 years old had ...

As New Year's resolutions roll around again, the vow to lead a more active lifestyle often tops the list—but it doesn't have ...

Modern parents often find themselves in a silent battle against glowing rectangles. While technology offers incredible ...

A new study finds that getting a family dog is linked with a big jump in physical activity in younger kids – especially in young girls. The finding is part of a growing body of research investigating ...

Kids who have dogs get significantly more physical activity, compared to kids who don't. Researchers followed 600 children over three years, and... Do your kids want a dog? Science may be on their ...