A growing number of research studies is showing that physical activity not only enhances our physical health, it also positively impacts our mental health. And this is true for schoolchildren as well as adults. In fact, something as simple as getting a certain number of steps per day has shown to positively impact the mental health of students. Here with details on this is Professor Celia Álvarez-Bueno of the University of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain.

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While there have been many studies on how physical activity in schools impacts the academic performance, health, and social-emotional behavior of students, there has been very little research on the reactions of students themselves to experiencing physical activity in their classrooms. Here with a study that did just that is Professor Jaimie McMullen of the University of Hawai’i at Manoa.

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Over the past two decades, numerous scientific studies have shown how physical activity increases academic performance in schoolchildren. But sometimes the studies are so technical, it’s difficult to grasp what’s being said. Here with a simple explanation of the role of physical activity in improving students’ academic performance is Professor Lauren Raine of Northeastern University in Boston.

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