Mental Health and Psychological Effects of Exercise

Exercise is very important for developing children, but wouldn’t that take time away from their academics? Swedish researchers have actually made a link between an increase in physical education class, and better performance in school. Studies have also shown that exercise and physical activity have a positive effect on your mental health. People that regularly exercise are less likely to be depressed or have anxiety issues. This can be attributed to the chemicals released to the brain during and after physical activity. Explore the articles below to learn more about how exercise can help your developing child, and feel free to leave your opinion in the comment section.