Children who engage in organized team sports often display better socio-emotional skills in later years.
An hour of moderate-to-vigorous activity each day releases a protein beneficial to the development of young minds.
Want better results with health goals? Pin down the mental processes that put you in a fitness-minded mood.
Nearly 3 in 4 young athletes specialize in just one sport as early as age 7, upping their risk of burnout and injury.
A new strength and conditioning program aims to help young athletes fine-tune their agility and safety in the pursuit of peak performance.
Cross-training, which mixes various exercises, can help reduce injury and deliver maximum results in weight loss and strength-building.
Study: Sporting events may lead to a spike in adrenaline for certain spectators and, in some cases, heart attacks.
Before you join a pick-up game or sign up for a league, make sure to prepare with these simple precautions.
Middle-age guys who want to reclaim their health through diet and exercise should expect the unexpected—but anticipate results, too.
Parents—take smart steps to ensure your children stay active and healthy.
Proper gear is essential to mitigate harm, but you should always know your athletic abilities and avoid placing yourself at unnecessary risk, doctors say.
If you want injury-free hoops play, build a solid regimen—and trade those showy shoes for something practical.
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