A new study suggests that where kids exercise matters: children who played basketball outside showed sharper thinking and ...

Regular physical activity is increasingly promoted for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) as well as the general population. EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for ...

Boosting brainpower might be easier than you think—new research shows even simple daily movements can sharpen mental ...

Everyone knows that getting enough sleep is vital for overall health. It plays a crucial role in how the body functions. For ...

In today’s fast-paced, digitally connected world, conversations about mental health, wellness, and addiction treatment are ...

Physical activity decreased the risk of anxiety by almost 40 percent for boys at both 5 and 11, the study found. The same held true for depression and boys: Physical activity was associated with a ...

The study examined data from over 16,000 children born between 1997 and 1999 in Sweden whose families recorded their daily physical activity information at ages 5, 8 and 11.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends teens 13 to 18 should sleep eight to 10 hours regularly to promote optimal ...

Some physical activity is better than none, and adults who participate in any amount of physical activity gain some health benefits. For substantial health benefits, adults should do at least 150 ...

Background Telomere length has been associated with a healthy lifestyle and longevity. However, the effect of increased physical activity on telomere length is still unknown. Therefore, the aim was to ...

Objective To develop and test a new single-item physical activity screening tool, suitable for assessing respondents' eligibility for behaviour change interventions. Design Two single-item assessment ...

For parents with a sleepy teenager, less variable sleep patterns could be a sign of a healthier future for their child.