Exercise has been shown to benefit brain structure and function, particularly in aging
populations. However, the mechanisms by which exercise exerts its effects, especially in …

Adolescence is a critical yet vulnerable period for developing behaviors important for mental
well-being. The existing literature suggests that physical activity (PA), exercise, and aerobic …

Background The primary aim of our systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate
the effect of resistance training on academic outcomes in school-aged youth. Methods We …

Objectives (1) To develop reference values for health-related fitness in European children
and adolescents aged 6–18 years that are the foundation for the web-based, open-access …

Importance Pediatric overweight and obesity are highly prevalent across the world, with
implications for poorer cognitive and brain health. Exercise might potentially attenuate these …

Objective To determine the effects of interventions aimed at optimising the quantity and
quality of physical education (PE) on cognition and academic performance in children and …

Because of executive function (EF) skills' importance for social, emotional, and academic
success, there is strong interest in supporting their development in early childhood. Efforts to …

Working memory is crucial to learning and academic success. Exercise has been found to
benefit working memory in late life, but its effects during cognitive development are less …

The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether the COVID-19-related confinement
and social restrictions affected the levels of physical fitness and academic achievement in …

Context In spring 2020, schools closed to in-person teaching and sports were cancelled to
control the transmission of COVID-19. The changes that affected the physical and mental …