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In a study done at Naperville Central High School, students who participated in a dynamic morning exercise program nearly doubled their reading scores, while math scores increased 20 fold. A review of 14 other studies shows that the more physically active school children are, the better they do academically.
Exercise encourages your brain to work at optimum capacity by causing nerve cells to multiply, strengthening their interconnections, and protecting them from damage. This is true for all age groups.
Not only does movement equal better cognition, but is critical to every brain function. Regular exercise results in better mental health. Only 26 minutes of movement a day showed observable benefits to teens with ADHD.
The Surgeon General recommends that children and adolescents have 60 minutes or more of physical activity daily. Most of that time should be doing aerobic exercise, but also should include strength training and bone strengthening activities 2-3 times a week.
Exercise encourages your brain to work at optimum capacity by causing nerve cells to multiply, strengthening their interconnections, and protecting them from damage. This is true for all age groups.
Not only does movement equal better cognition, but is critical to every brain function. Regular exercise results in better mental health. Only 26 minutes of movement a day showed observable benefits to teens with ADHD.
The Surgeon General recommends that children and adolescents have 60 minutes or more of physical activity daily. Most of that time should be doing aerobic exercise, but also should include strength training and bone strengthening activities 2-3 times a week.
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