Among the chaos of busy days and competing priorities, in the end, all parents want is health and happiness for their children. But it's tricky for governments and health care providers to know the best way to help. With ...
Feb 16, 2026
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According to conventional wisdom, a great way to lose weight is to do some exercise. While being active is beneficial in many ways for our health, it may not be very helpful if you want to shed a few inches off your waistline. ...
Where kids are born in a family can be important. But it is not just about who gets more grown-up privileges or parental pressure.
Feb 7, 2026
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The benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE)—and ex-PE teachers—we know evidence shows it can have a positive impact on mental and physical health, social relationships, ...
Feb 6, 2026
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Is living in a leafy neighborhood enough to improve your mental health? Not necessarily. What matters most is frequent exposure to nature across different settings, especially while being physically active. That's the takeaway ...
Jan 31, 2026
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Experts have long known that strong social networks and physical activity help older adults stay healthier. Until now, however, little has been known about how these two factors interact to affect the health and well-being ...
Jan 21, 2026
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Regularly doing a mix of different types of physical activity may be best for prolonging the lifespan, but the associations aren't linear, pointing to a possible optimal threshold effect, suggests research published in the ...
Jan 20, 2026
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Researchers at University of Tsukuba examined how dog ownership and exercise self-efficacy affected physical activity among Japanese office workers before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan 16, 2026
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A new South Australian study has found little change in most people's diet and exercise after retirement—pointing to the need for positive lifestyle choices during your working life to maximize long-term health outcomes.
Jan 16, 2026
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Recreational physical activity may be associated with breast tissue composition and biomarkers of stress in adolescent girls, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Herbert ...
Jan 15, 2026
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