New research shows that physical activity can initiate real and positive changes in the brain that. This form of treatment can increase attention and improve mood. The best part is that exercise is an inexpensive and even better accessible supplemental treatment without having to medicate someone who has ADHD. However, the best way to think of exercise as treatment is to treat it like that and make sure to participate in it every day.
Exercise and the ADHD Brain: The Neuroscience of Movement #adhd
Submitted by Judy Hanning on Fri, 2017-11-03 12:00
When you think about treatment options for those with ADHD in both children and adults, what comes to mind? Chances are if you do not know much about treatment options, you may know that often children and adults are both treated with medicine. However, there is a new research that indicates treatment for ADHD would be physical activity.
Physical activity reduces ADHD symptoms.
Key Takeaways:
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Recent research shows that positive changes can happen in the brain as a result of physical movement or activity.
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The best part is that exercise can be inexpensive and an accessible supplemental treatment option for adults and children with ADHD.
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The best way to look at this kind of treatment is to treat exercise as a form of medication, something that you have to do daily.