Competitive sports can be a lot of fun for kids and teens, but starting a new season requires some planning. Nemours TeensHealth offers some suggestions…
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Every week, a group of dancers meets in Chicago. Together, they follow a series of movements under the guidance of an instructor. They flex, and…
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As older people start to lose some of their mental abilities, regular exercise might slow the progression to dementia, a new study indicates. With five…
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If you just can’t stop biting your nails, picking at your skin or pulling out a hank of hair, especially when you’re stressed out, here’s…
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Many retirees opt to volunteer as a way to help others, but new research suggests this act can also benefit volunteers’ brain health. Volunteering later…
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If your child is in sports camp this summer, you’ll want them to have fun and stay safe. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) offers…
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Whether your child attends a year-round school or one on a traditional calendar, parents can take steps to make classroom reentry healthier for kids with…
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It doesn’t matter if you exercise every day or squeeze it all into the weekend. If you do the recommended 150 minutes of moderate to…
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Shootings are the leading cause of death among U.S. children, surpassing even car crashes. But a new study suggests there may be a sensible way…
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In areas where Black Americans have been historically affected by discriminatory housing practices, there is higher heart failure risk, according to new research. Researchers studying…
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If your child has ever taken a knock to the head on the playing field, a new study has some reassuring news: There’s no evidence…
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A new study from Australia tied some dangerous and unsettling issues to sleep disorders in young people. The research found links to daytime drowsiness, mental…
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