Why Gym and Recess Should Never Be Taken Away For Kids With ADD/ADHD (546 hits)
Daily exercise helps ADHD kids with greater memory retention, improved focus, and stronger social skills. Here's how to get him moving! »
Put the Physical In Education
A recent study found that 30 minutes of exercise before school can help kids with ADHD focus and manage moods. It can even eliminate or decrease the need for stimulant medications used to treat symptoms. Learn why it works, and how to incorporate physical activity into all areas of your child's life.
How Exercise Helps
Exercise boosts the brain's neurotransmitters — chemicals that many ADHDers run short on. It also increases the amount of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) available. The balance of neurochemicals lets the brain make stronger connections, and higher levels of BDNF directly correlate with increased rates of learning. When neurotransmitters make weak connections, you forget! ...
