There is nothing wrong with teens taking control of their health and wellness, but parents can make sure they aren't taking ...

There is a magical place where my teenage children are invariably pleasant, we all happily engage in healthy activities and no one is glued to a screen. I’ll let you in on the secret: this magical ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most U.S. teenagers are not as active as they should be, but a lack of exercise does not seem to account for rising rates of teen obesity, a new study finds. Using ...

If your children say they want to start exercising or working out more this summer, don’t celebrate just yet. I know most parents would be thrilled to see their teens taking the initiative to get off ...

One of the best things that parents can do for their kids is help them build an exercise habit. That might mean dance, yoga, hiking or high school athletics. It should be something they really enjoy, ...

It generally takes one month for teenagers to recover from a concussion, but some experience lingering physical, cognitive, emotional or sleep-related symptoms that interfere with their daily ...

Quitting smoking is one of the healthiest things a person can do, but it’s also among the hardest, especially for teenage smokers who battle not only addiction but also the social pressure to keep ...

WASHINGTON — Get your daughters off the couch: New research shows exercise during the teen years — starting as young as age 12 — can help protect girls from breast cancer when they're grown.

You don’t have to spend much time with teenagers to know that the average adolescent would rather devote an afternoon to sitting in front of the TV, computer or video-game console than working out in ...