The research showed that 50 per cent of the pupils carry heavy weights, with 20.5 per cent cases of pupils having back pains being reported. The experts recommended that the school bags should be ...

Heavy school bags can boost your child's core strength. Daily use of backpacks weighing up to 25% of the body weight may boost your child's abdominal strength and endurance.

As South African schools reopen, parents are busy ticking off checklists: uniforms, books, stationery, and, of course, a ...

When considering which type of bag to use, Yeung says YP readers should consider the weight and how long you need to carry it. “If you have to carry something heavy, use a wheeled school bag.

Randoseru is a traditional school bag made of leather and other materials. Most elementary school children in Japan carry a randoseru, but the backpack is notorious for its prices and for being heavy.