Aerobic fitness and lower body fat linked to better mental health in children
Study finds lower body fat and higher aerobic fitness linked to fewer anxiety and depression symptoms in children aged 8-11.
Why it matters
- Study links physical fitness to mental health outcomes in children.
By the numbers
- 200+ healthy children aged 8-11 studied from 2019-2023.
The big picture
- Findings suggest fitness interventions may improve mental health in children.
What they're saying
- Some commenters find results obvious; others note bidirectional relationship.
Caveats
- Correlation found, not causation.
What’s next
- Researchers plan interventions to explore causal links.