Why does physical activity during childhood matter?

Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - 16:00 in Health & Medicine

Most scientific research on the topic of physical inactivity has focused on the consequences of physical inactivity for physical health, with significant attention to obesity and medical conditions such as diabetes. A new article provides compelling new data on the consequences of physical inactivity for neural function, cognitive task performance, and academic achievement.

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