Extreme weather conditions often make us surrender our enthusiasm for outdoor activity. But when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate, we still need to find ways for our children to be active. This great article on News-Leader.com out of Springfield, Missouri lists seven winter play ideas to keep kids active because even though sinking into the sofa [...]

Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. One child in three is now either overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. It is most likely that overweight adolescents will become overweight adults and this can result in numerous chronic illnesses including: heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, several types of cancer and [...]

History, culture and exercise, is it possible to bring the three of these together? I have been told before that teachers often struggle to find classroom sources that are not only insightful, but challenge students to be interpretive and imaginative about the subjects they are learning.  The physical education teacher at one of the elementary [...]

This article in the Saturday Evening Post talks about the benefits the Wii Fit can have on balance. Because falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in people 65 and older in the United States, exploring options to strengthen muscles and uphold balance is a key step in prevention. Ongoing research into [...]

The Entertainment Consumers Association’s Institute (ECAi) announced the formation of a new work group titled Gamers for Health. Gamers for Health will provide ECA members and the gaming community with the tools and resources necessary to help incorporate gaming activities into healthy lifestyles. According to Jennifer Mercurio, ECA Vice President & General Counsel, the goal [...]