In many cities across the US, whether or not kids will return to school in the fall is a decision officials have yet to solidify. No school means a lot of things for parents, like setting up childcare ...

During this season of proms, sporting events, college graduations and field trips, it’s important to take time for ourselves, our families and friends to have some fun. May is also mental health ...

Regardless of how fond you are of working out, the same old routine can get flat-out boring. Getting to the gym regularly ...

Anything that gets kids up and moving is good for them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes regular physical activity can help children improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build ...

Having grown up in Colorado, four seasons is the norm. With the smell of lilacs, the sight of baby animals and the sound of birds, we finally spring free of cold, short winter days. No wonder New Year ...

Teens require sixty minutes of daily activity. This movement strengthens muscles and bones. It also sharpens the mind and ...

These exercise “snacks” — intentional short bursts of physical activity — significantly improved heart and lung fitness among adults, researchers reported Oct. 7 in the British Journal of Sports ...

The problem of physical inactivity in industrialised countries is severe, complex, and highly resistant to intervention. According to the World Health Organisation, it contributes to 1.9 million ...

We all know that smoking, drinking, and stress are bad for us, but evidence is emerging that physical inactivity is associated with a heightened risk of serious illness and death. According to the ...

Tall in the Saddle was in its second year in September 1977, when Jo Warner was an instructor for the therapeutic horseback riding program for children and young adults with disabilities. "A child's ...