A child’s growth is closely linked to what they eat every day. Good nutrition not only supports physical development but ...

Less physical activity for infants below one year of age may lead to more fat accumulation which in turn may predispose them to obesity later in life, suggests a study led by researchers at the Johns ...

Children grow rapidly, and injuries and illnesses are sometimes unavoidable. Other children may have or may develop conditions that involve longer term treatment. Physical therapy may be an option for ...

If you’re the parent of a young child, you probably already know how important physical activity is for their health. In recent decades, pediatricians and public health officials have raised concerns ...

Babies whose mothers had exercised tended to perform better on tests of motor skills. By Gretchen Reynolds Newborns whose mothers exercise during pregnancy may become physically coordinated a little ...