Exercise Significantly Improves ADHD Symptoms in Children

In addition to improving overall health and well-being, physical exercise can help reduce anxiety and depression in children with ADHD.

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The benefits of staying active and exercising at every stage of life are universally known. However, a growing body of research points to specific benefits for children and adolescents who struggle with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Young people with ADHD often experience anxiety, impulsiveness, and an inability to focus attention for significant lengths of time. Getting enough physical activity can help alleviate some of the common symptoms of ADHD and support overall brain and cognitive health.

In the Wake of COVID-19

It’s no secret that levels of physical fitness among young people have fallen in recent years. The reasons for the decline may be varied, but there is little dispute that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated what was already a steadily growing problem.