Physical Activity, Fitness, Cognitive Function, and Academic Achievement in Children

J Donnelly, C Hillman, D Castelli, J Etnier, S Lee, P Tomporowski et al.. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2016.

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In plain language: Physical activity benefits children's cognitive function; academic effects less consistent.
Limits: Narrative review.
Source: doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000000901 · PubMed 27182986 · Free full text

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