Study Finds Physically Active Kids Less Depressed
Children who regularly engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity — the type that leaves them sweaty and out of breath — are less likely to develop depression, according to a new study by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and NTNU Social Research. “Being active, getting sweaty and roughhousing offer more than just physical health benefits. They also protect against depression,” said first author Tonje Zahl, a Ph.D. candidate at NTNU.
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Bullying Can Also Hurt Kids’ Academic Performance
New research finds that chronic bullying is related to lower academic achievement, a dislike of school and low confidence by students in their own academic abilities.
Investigators tracked hundreds of children from kindergarten through high school and...