Asthma, a common respiratory condition in childhood and adolescence, is often linked to limitations in physical activity. However, far from being an insurmountable obstacle, exercise, when done ...

In this article I summarize the benefits of exercise and offer specific tips on how to exercise for each benefit.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Playing team sports and exercising during adolescence can have long-lasting benefits for women and may even reduce their risk of dying from cancer and other causes later in life, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When my daughter was young, she spent hours playing outside and running around. That happens a lot less now that she is a teen. I’m worried that she is not getting enough exercise.

Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits. By Dana G. Smith Growing up in the Netherlands, Henriette van Praag had always ...

The antidepressant power of cardiorespiratory aerobic exercise doesn't kick in until after age 14, according to a new peer-reviewed study (Steinsbekk et al., 2025) published in the Journal of the ...

Sports is big business—according to Barron’s, upwards of a trillion dollars. That is a lot of money. CNBC reports that a stack of 1 trillion dollar bills would add up to 67,866 miles and could circle ...

High school students again can exercise for free this summer at Planet Fitness locations in Philadelphia. The High School Summer Pass program is back, granting teenagers ages 14-19 free access to ...

Dr. Peter Attia's book "Outlive" argues that exercise is a powerful tool for longevity and quality of life. Poor cardiovascular fitness carries a greater relative risk of death than smoking, according ...