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Editorial Perspective: Healthy body-Healthy mind? Does exercise benefit people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity
1Department of Psychology, Kingston University London, London, UK.
Exercise shows promise as a sustainable behavioral intervention for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Further research is needed to understand its neural impacts and optimize exercise programs for ADHD symptom management.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder impacting daily functioning.
- Sustainable treatment strategies for ADHD remain a significant challenge.
- Exercise is an accessible behavioral intervention with potential for lasting effects on ADHD.
Discussion:
- Exercise induces brain adaptations and cognitive improvements in neurotypical populations.
- Research is adapting these findings to understand exercise effects on ADHD symptoms.
- Understanding the neural mechanisms underlying exercise's impact on ADHD is crucial.
Key Insights:
- More research is needed on neural markers of exercise interventions for ADHD.
- Investigating the link between neural changes and symptom alterations is essential.
- Incorporating user perspectives and social support in exercise programs is recommended.
Outlook:
- Evaluate exercise as a standalone ADHD treatment using rigorous clinical trials.
- Enhance the therapeutic potential of exercise for ADHD symptom management.
- Future research should focus on personalized and evidence-based exercise interventions for ADHD.
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