Children and Exercise

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It's a New Year!
Occasionally, time with our children feels endless and overwhelming. They have energy -- we don't! I often hear parents... »

A-Z Guide

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Concussion
A brief, temporary loss of consciousness following a blow to the head is called a concussion. It is possible to have a... »
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Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is very serious. A person's temperature rises over 104 degrees and he or she has an altered mental status. »
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Obesity
Obesity, or over-nutrition, is the generalized accumulation of fat both beneath the skin and throughout the body. Some... »
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Ticks
Ticks are a family of bloodsucking arachnids. They are related to mites, such as those that cause scabies, but are... »

Blog entry

Baseball Technology Reduces Injuries
The biggest safety concern in baseball is getting hit with the ball. Traditional hardballs have cork centers that are... »
Benefits of Exercise
Exercise during the teenage years may be one of the most important ways to prevent osteoporosis. The July 2000 issue of... »
Burning Fat
What kind of exercise is most effective for burning fat in children? A new study delivers an objective answer. »
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Children, Exercise and Parks
We are raising the most sedentary generation of children in human history. However, a study published in the April 2001... »
Do Bike Helmets Work?
When children topple off a bike, helmets can save their brains -- cutting the risk of head injury by 80%. But some... »