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early childhood activity’s influence on middle childhood mental health

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early childhood activity’s influence on middle childhood mental health

In a recent article published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, researchers assessed whether physical inactivity in early childhood affects mental health in middle-aged children. Study: A prospective analysis of physical activity and mental health in children: the GECKO Drenthe cohort. Image Credit: Africa Studio/Shutterstock.com Background Over 50% of mental health disorders arise … Read more

ADHD linked to risk for several common and serious mental health issues

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ADHD linked to risk for several common and serious mental health issues

The hyperactivity disorder, usually referred to as ADHD, is an independent risk factor for several common and serious mental health issues, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health. It is associated with major depression, post traumatic stress disorder, the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, and suicide attempts, the findings show, prompting the … Read more

What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

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What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

In a recent article published in Jama Network Open, researchers performed a secondary analysis of the ActiveBrains randomized clinical trial (RCT) in Granada, Spain, between November 1, 2014, and June 30, 2016, with two primary goals.  Study: Effects of an Exercise Program on Cardiometabolic and Mental Health in Children With Overweight or Obesity A Secondary Analysis … Read more