Child’s pose is a popular cool-down stretch for a reason. It not only stretches your low back, but is also an effective lower ...

A physical therapist shares the five stretches he gives to nearly everyone to fix their posture, gait and flexibility ...

Why: This is a full-body exercise that mimics the movement of squatting down and picking up a child, then lifting them.

On every school day in Ghana, it is common to see children between the ages of six and 14 struggling with oversized school ...

Height growth in children is influenced by genetics, nutrition and physical activity. While genetics plays a major role, studies show that regular exercise during childhood and adolescence can ...

Scientists are exploring a counterintuitive approach to weight loss: making the body heavier. Rooted in military training, this approach hacks the body's internal scales to kickstart the metabolism.

A recent study shows that children are more interested in exercising when parents consider their interests and get involved. Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä found that children were less ...

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children’s Hospital, Stanford University School of Medicine and collaborating ...

ATHENS, Ga. — A new study from the University of Georgia suggests that childhood exercise habits can significantly influence adult health, with early routines potentially setting the stage for ...

A quick burst of exercise before class may be the key to sharper thinking and better grades, according to new research from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. The study found that just nine ...