The Role of Exercise in Managing ADHD Symptoms

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The Role of Exercise in Managing ADHD Symptoms

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• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  is a mental disorder that mostly persists in
  children. As the name suggests, attention deficit
  refers to a childs inability to pay
  attention/focus, and hyperactivity refers to
  excess/too much movement which may not be
  appropriate for a particular occasion.

However, like any other mental disorder, ADHD is
manageable. Your child needs an exercise routine
that will also serve as an opportunity to engage
them in fitness at an early age.
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Here is what exercise does to manage ADHD
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Exercise improves attention and focus, increasing
the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine
and norepinephrine.
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Exercise decreases hyperactivity and impulsivity,
helping channel excess energy and regulating
impulsive behaviors.
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Exercise controls mood and emotion, keeping the
symptoms of anxiety and depression at bay.
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Exercise boosts neuroplasticity, amplifying the
brains ability to form new neural connections
and executive functions such as planning and
organizing.
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Exercise promotes sleep, allowing children with
ADHD to rest better and ultimately supporting
growth and development.
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Exercise provides discipline, creating structure
and predictability to contribute to mental,
emotional, and physical strength.
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ADHD management is effective when an exercise
regimen is incorporated. We encourage you to
teach your children the importance of
participating in exercise sessions for long-term
health benefits. If you wish to know more about
such mental disorders and seek immediate
treatment options for your child, visit Elite
Teen Counseling.
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