It is common knowledge that exercise is beneficial to
everyone. It helps us feel better, builds stamina and energy and can boost
creative thinking. Health Briefs takes a look at how exercise benefits kids
too.
Recent studies have found the some brain power is given some
extra power if children engage in exercise. It may not be long-lasting, say for
several hours, but it does give them a little push. Sedentary kids tend to
become overweight in time and their minds sluggish. This is also true for
adults. Healthy kids tend to learn better than non-healthy kids. Children who
are more active tend to have more energy for studying and test taking and are
able to retain knowledge longer. Health Briefs believes that if parents are
healthy and active, their kids will be healthy and active. Try to urge children to take part in a team
sport they like. This can be on a competitive basis or just for fun after
school. Or take one day over the weekend as a family and take part in an
active, fun activity such as a walk in the park or a friendly ball game in the
front or backyard. Families that stay active together stay healthy, well and
strong together.
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