Exercise improves brain health in children with overweight, obesity
Positive effects seen on intelligence, academic performance, but functional brain changes not identified on MRI
Exercise positively affects intelligence and cognitive flexibility among school-aged children who are overweight or with obesity, according to a US study.
Dr Francisco Ortega (PhD) from University of Granada in Spain, and colleagues assessed whether an exercise intervention of aerobic plus resistance training improved cognitive and brain health outcomes for children with overweight or obesity.
