According to a recent survey, about three out of four children fail to get at least one hour of physical activity a day. It shows that nearly 75 percent of American children between the ages of five and ten do not get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Just as alarming is the survey showed only…
Kids are spending more time than ever before engaging in new technology and in front of screens, and it could be inhibiting their ability to recognize emotions, as well as negatively affecting their development. But not all technology is bad. The effects of technology on children is rather complicated. Whether technology hurts or helps kids depends largely on the…
After a heart attack, angioplasty or even heart surgery, many people think that exercise should be avoided because too much strain on the heart could be bad. In reality, just the opposite is true. Regular exercise after a heart procedure helps strengthen the heart muscle and can reduce your risk for heart disease. In fact, regular exercise for people…
Physical activity helps children maintain a healthy way, grow strong bones and discover the world that exists outside their smartphones and social media. All children should be physically active for at least one hour every day. You can help your children get the exercise they need by finding activities that they will love and that will keep them interested.…
It’s the middle of winter and the only things you are excited about include whether or not the groundhog will see his shadow and the Super Bowl. And unless you are a Tom Brady fan or Falcons fan, you might not be terribly excited about this year’s Super Bowl. You could fight the winter blues by going to your local…
The new year will be here before you know it and already people are indulging in retrospect and reevaluating many of their life choices. New Year’s resolutions are the ideal opportunities for all of those who have failed making the changes this last year. Because, you know, next year will be different, it will be the year we actually keep…
It takes more than active gaming to keep your family fit and healthy, a healthy diet is also a necessity. With Thanksgiving Day staring you down, you might want to consider serving side dishes that are healthier than the traditional calorie bombs you usually serve. Thanksgiving isn’t always all about the bird, surround this year’s roasted turkey with side dishes…
With winter beating down the door, many people feel lost when it comes to how they will keep their shape when the weather is doom and gloom. Hockey and skiing are great, but they are expensive endeavors and if you live in a flat state, you can completely cross any sport involving a mountain off your list. But with just…
The swimsuit and shorts have been packed away, the bicycles and hiking gear are in storage and the leaf has been added to the dining room table in anticipation of a huge roasted turkey for Thanksgiving, a huge glazed ham for Christmas and tons of goodies in between. Winter is settling in and we have already forgotten what is was…
Active gaming, exergaming or exercise games combine two very popular concepts; fitness and gaming. Both kids and adults play these interactive games for any number of reasons, but mainly to stay fit while having fun at the same time. But regardless the reason kids and adults enjoy these challenging games, they stand to reap the many benefits they offer. There…
Active gaming: You may have never heard this term before. Simply put, is is a combination of exercise and gaming as w ay to get fit and stay fit. And in a country where more than one-third of the population is considered overweight, we need to do what we can to get people to exercise more. Gaming bikes are one…
Obesity in American children is a growing problem and no longer an ugly secret. Today, about one in three kids in America are overweight if not obese. This sad statistic is nearly triple the rate in 1963. Indeed, overweight kids are quickly becoming one of the most serious health challenges of this century. If you hesitate to include active gaming…
