Physical activity in early childhood, especially taking part in organised sports,may ward off several mental health disorders in later childhood and adolescence, suggests research published online in ...
From childhood play to structured adult exercise, growing scientific evidence shows that leisure-time physical activity may strengthen resilience, regulate stress biology, and support emotional ...
The 2025 report is also substantially shorter than the CDC’s previous national Youth Risk Behavior Survey report. It runs 36 ...
The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated unprecedented restrictions on movement and social contact, with widespread implications for psychological well-being. Physical activity emerged as both a casualty of ...
New research from the University of Toronto finds that adults reporting more depression symptoms in the past week are less likely to report physical activity in the same period, and this relationship ...
Physical activity is increasingly recognised as a multifaceted protector of mental health during adolescence. Regular movement stimulates neurobiological pathways that enhance mood, promote ...
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is more important for mental health in middle age than light physical activity, according to a new study by the University of Oulu and ODL Department of Sports ...
Physical activity reduces chronic disease risks, improves function, and extends lifespan, thus supporting clinicians’ use of exercise prescriptions as a health intervention, new research suggests. A ...
People living with complex mental health challenges face profound physical-health inequities, including a 15–20-year life expectancy gap driven by preventable conditions such as cardiovascular disease ...
Parents, school staff and community partners are working together to connect Robstown ISD students with resources for mental ...
Parents are increasingly worried about children's health, citing social media and screen time as top concerns impacting mental and physical well-being. The poll reveals significant gender differences ...
The 2025 report does not mention LGBTQ+ students or sexual and gender identity. It also provides fewer detailed demographic ...