Regular physical activity seems to enhance cognition in children who need it most

(University of Tsukuba) Researchers at the Universities of Tsukuba and Kobe re-analyzed data from three experiments that tested whether physical activity interventions lead to improved cognitive skills in children. They found that (1) the benefits of regular exercise on cognition were greater in children who have poor cognitive performance before the intervention and (2) spending time on physical activity did not hinder cognition in children who already had good cognitive performance before the intervention.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news