Children's play is essential for their cognitive, physical and social development. But in cities, spaces to play are usually ...

Study characteristics We found 70 randomised controlled trials (clinical trials where people are randomly put into one of two or more treatment groups) comparing diet, physical activity, and ...

More recent studies using direct observation and heart-rate monitoring to measure patterns of physical activity in children suggest a much more sedentary pattern of behaviour with limited physical ...

Objectives There is a lack of public awareness of the importance of engaging in physical activity (PA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Nearly 58% of the UAE adult population self-reports as being ...

School's out, so it's time to play! "Summer is in full swing, the kids are out of school, which means longer days, late nights and endless opportunities for children to just play and grow," Visalia ...

Ability KC is an organization that offers physical, mental and specialized therapies all under one roof. It helps young girls like Marleigh and others regain strength and mobility that they have lost.

The amount of screen time children receive matters less than how they use screens, a new study shows. How children engage with the screens — and whether they show signs of compulsion, distress ...

Key messages Combining strategies for changing diet and physical activity levels in children aged 2 to 4 years to help prevent overweight and obesity may reduce body mass index (BMI) slightly in the ...

PE, school sports and physical activity (PESSPA) are critical tools in fostering healthier, happier and more resilient children and young people, concluded a recent study from University of Manchester ...

How Much Sun Do You Need for Vitamin D? If you're using sunscreen and plan to be outside anyway, brief sun exposure may help with vitamin D production. Research shows that about 10 minutes of midday ...

Using advanced single-nuclei RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) and a widely used preclinical model for Alzheimer's disease, researchers from Mass General Brigham and collaborators at SUNY Upstate Medical ...

The "Trump accounts" program will provide $1,000 from the federal government for children born in the U.S. during Trump's current term and those under eight by January 1, 2026.