Hear from one student about how physical activity in every classroom can help improve academic performance and mental health ...

Exercise has been shown to improve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia over the long-term. But engaging in everyday physical activity has immediate benefits for brain ...

A new study published in Physiology & Behavior has found that children experience greater improvements in attention, memory, and thinking speed after physical activity when it takes place outdoors ...

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Exercise plays a key role in a child’s overall health and development. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends children ages 6 to 17 engage in 60 minutes or more of physical activity ...

In a recent review article published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, researchers investigated the health benefits of physical activity in natural settings (PANS) and strategies to ...