The Exercise Prescription for ADHD
For individuals with ADHD, regular exercise can curb impulsivity, increase focus, enhance learning and improve executive function.
For individuals with ADHD, regular exercise can curb impulsivity, increase focus, enhance learning and improve executive function.
Most of us are aware of the benefits of exercise for our bodies. But it is also great for your brain. For individuals with ADHD, exercise can help them focus and leads to changes in the brain that are comparable to the effects of medications used to treat ADHD. The benefits are well worth the effort and can augment other forms of treatment for your ADHD symptoms.
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