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It can sometimes be difficult to get kids outdoors for exercise when the weather is harsh, says Jennifer Jewell, a physical therapist in Jefferson Tow...

Summer vacation is well under way, and with a lack of recess and physical education, parents may be looking for different ways to get kids outside and...

At the height of the digital age, many believed technology would impede movement. Computers supported a more sedentary lifestyle in the workplace, and...

There was a time when parents were concerned their children were watching too much television. Today, with iPads, iPhones, computers and video games i...

Debbie McCoy, assistant vice president for education at The Strong Museum of Play, is crystal clear about something. “People think play is a frivolous...

What’s that big green box located in Grove City Medical Center’s lobby, you ask? It’s our new drug disposal receptacle, installed recently as part of ...

No parent wants to hear that his or her child is a bully — the mean girl or boy who picks on others, spreads nasty rumors or even physically harms a c...

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 60,000 young adults in the U.S. are diagnosed yearly with cancer and of those 9,000 die. Among tha...

World Autism Day is April 2 Make no mistake about it: The physical and mental health benefits of sleep are endless. With a good night’s sleep, you may...

Let’s talk about sex. If those words grabbed your attention, it may have more to do with the reality that our nation doesn’t normalize the conversatio...

Erin Hassall gets to play on the job. A lot. Hassall, the services manager for the Family Support Center in Spencerport Central School District, is a ...

Maureen Kellogg and Courtney Phillips have more in common than just working at Thompson Health. The two friends have also both faced postpartum depres...

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to diet and exercise among children. It’s essential for parents who want healthy children to be...

At this time of the year, retail stores want to remind you that summer is behind you. Back-to-school supplies have crowded the office supply store ais...

Everyone knows you’ll significantly lower the odds of contracting lung cancer if you don’t smoke. Well, to prevent skin cancer, slather on the sunscre...

Becoming an empty nester comes with its fair share of emotions: Pride, nervousness, hope and sadness. There was a time when you were counting your bab...

Smartphones are hot items on many children’s Christmas lists this year. While it seems like a harmless purchase, parents should consider every aspect ...

For students, being involved in sports is certainly a healthy option, and one that can provide a multitude of social and physical benefits. However, w...

We’ve all heard it before: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. It’s a well-known idiom, and for good reason—there’s a great deal of truth to it. App...

Do you want to go on a treasure hunt? Check out geocaching, a form of high-tech treasure hunting. It works like this: Using an app linked to your devi...