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Study links more daily steps to healthier brains in children

Original: An observational study of over 5,500 12-year-olds measured daily step count for 3 weeks, brain structure, mental health,

An observational study followed more than 5,500 12-year-olds, tracking their daily step counts for three weeks alongside brain scans, mental health measures and academic results. Children who walked more tended to have a thicker cerebral cortex and fewer behavioral and emotional problems. The findings add to evidence that physical activity supports adolescent brain development, though the observational design cannot prove steps caused the benefits.

Why now: Parents and educators are discussing new evidence that everyday walking may be tied to children's brain structure and mental wellbeing.

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• An observational study of over 5,500 12-year-olds measured daily step count for 3 weeks, brain structure, mental health, and academic performance. Higher step counts were associated with a thicker cerebral cortex and fewer adverse behavioral and emotional problems, in a… · rdnielsen@floss.social · 2

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