Here are general guidelines for the average number of hours of sleep a child needs every day. You may be surprised to learn ...

How Much Physical Activity Do You Need? originally appeared on usnews.com Update 02/15/24: This story was previously published at an earlier date and has been updated with new information.

Sleep is crucial for children's health, supporting cognitive development and physical growth. Common sleep issues include ...

While movement looks different for infants than it does for older children — focusing more on exploration and natural ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Being active is important to your body, no matter what age you are. In this Made for More Health segment, Dr. Mousa breaks down just how much physical activity our kids ...

American kids earned an overall grade of a D- on the U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. What can be done about that?

How Much Alone Time Do Kids Need? Solitude can help children grow, but some might not be getting enough of it.

How much do I need? It depends on your health and fitness goals. Here, experts outline current exercise recommendations and how much exercise you need in a day.

Alarming trends in childhood obesity even among preschool children have re-focused attention on the importance of physical activity in this age group. With this increased attention comes the need to ...

The amount of fluid children need will depend on the weather and how much physical activity they do. But as a general guide: children aged four to eight should have about 1.2 litres per day ...

I wrote last week about how American kids scored a D- for overall physical activity on the 2024 United States Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth.

Engaging in regular physical activity contributes to a child's physical development and promotes well-being. Caregivers can encourage various forms of exercise. Learn more.