Dear Mayo Clinic: When my daughter was young, she spent hours playing outside and running around. That happens a lot less now that she is a teen. I’m worried that she is not getting enough exercise.

Though it is widely known that exercise provides physical and mental health benefits, it's not always easy for young people to fit it into their days. Only in 1 in 5 teenagers get the 60 minutes of ...

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New survey shows 50% of teens say their fitness levels drop during summer. Experts say there is a connection between physical and mental health. Parents can help their teens feel motivated to exercise ...

20 minutes a day of vigorous exercise recommended for teens, study says A study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that 20 minutes of vigorous exercise a day has more effective ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When my daughter was young, she spent hours playing outside and running around. That happens a lot less now that she is a teen. I’m worried that she is not getting enough exercise.

Mindfulness activities may help teens and students reduce stress and anxiety, manage their emotions, and pay attention to the present. Mindfulness exercises may also help with mild depression in teens ...