A large study using data from the Taiwan National Student Fitness Tests and National Health Insurance Research Databases from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2019 with participants aged 10 to 11 years at study entry and followed up for at least 3 years, with an average follow-up of 6 years found;
Increased fitness (indicated by a 30-second decrease in run times), was associated with reduced risks of anxiety, depression, and ADHD in female participants, and lower risks of anxiety and ADHD in male participants.
Improved strength (reflected by a 20-cm increase in jump distance), was associated with reduced risks of anxiety and ADHD in female participants and reduced anxiety, depression, and ADHD in male participants
This study highlights the potential protective role of cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, and muscular power in preventing the onset of mental disorders. To read more please see https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2818132
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