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A new study looks at whether physical activity requirements for children in schools actually curbs youth obesity rates, and we consider solutions to the problem. Texas and many other states have ...

In primary schools, the most popular school-based physical activity intervention is The Daily Mile, which involves 15 minutes ...

Kids who were not active had a higher chance of developing depression as adults. The relationship between sedentary behavior and poor physical health is well known, but a new study is showing a lack ...

A new report looked at how physically active kids are in the United States, and the results aren't good. Kids got a D- for physical activity, the same as the last report. Not enough activity: Only ...

A new study finds that getting a family dog is linked with a big jump in physical activity in younger kids – especially in young girls. The finding is part of a growing body of research investigating ...