Most preschoolers don&#39;t exercise enough
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Young children are supposed to play, run, jump and be active for at least two hours a day, but most aren&#39;t doing even half that much at preschool, says one of the first large studies to look at physical activity in children ages 3 to 5.
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NEW YORK  - Aerobic and anaerobic exercise capacity is decreased in children and adolescents with so-called juvenile idiopathic arthritis or JIA, according to the results of two studies by Dutch investigators.
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They are not getting enough exercise or fruits and vegetables on a daily basis, study indicates. By Emily Fredrix / Associated Press.
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Regular exercise is not enough to offset  the health problems associated with obesity -- but that  shouldn't stop people who are overweight from working out,  according to a study to be published in Thursday's New England  Journal of Medicine.
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(HealthDay News) - Getting young children to exercise is easier if you keep it entertaining, fun and interesting.
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Most parents do not care whether their child gets enough exercise despite soaring childhood obesity rates, a survey shows.
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TUESDAY, Nov. 28 (HealthDay News) -- About one in four overweight American children have sleep trouble, new research shows. However, regular exercise can help those yawning youngsters.
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Researchers in Glasgow say children who exercise can stay just as overweight as those who do not.
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Just an extra hour of exercise a week could significantly cut obesity among young overweight girls, according to a study that researchers say could lead to major changes in the way schools fight obesity.    The study - the largest look yet at obesity among young children - did not show the same results for boys, possibly because they generally get more exercise than girls...
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The belief that obesity can be thwarted by getting tubby kids to exercise more is misplaced, says a study among nursery-school children.
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NEW YORK  - Research has shown that even  preschool children can suffer from depression, and now new  evidence suggests their symptoms can be divided into subtypes  in a way that reflects what's seen in adults.
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For some, a new study validates concerns of too much positive reinforcement of the young. Others say it lacks needed nuance.
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Low-income children who receive a high-quality preschool education are more likely to graduate from high school, commit fewer crimes and earn more than children who don&#39;t, a new study suggests.
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There&#39;s a call for schools to aggressively teach children about the dangers of heart disease -- and the risks of bad diet and not exercising enough.
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Preschoolers who drink at least one serving of soda, fruit juice or other sweet beverage every day are likely to become overweight, new study findings show.
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Kids who spend less time during their early years around pets and dust don&#39;t appear to have a lower risk of developing asthma or respiratory problems, new research reports.
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It&#39;s no secret that exercising regularly and eating right are the keys to staying fit, but people may find better results when they&#39;re given a little help along the way.