New study results show that a physically fit child has a larger brain, while overweight children may remain less cognitively productive. Those withbetter fitnessSo they have a bigger brain. Accordingly, both aerobic capacity and strength or speed are related to the amount of gray and white matter in the brain. This means that obese children will be adversely affected.
Cognitive problems for overweight children
The results of this research show that a greater amount of white matter in the brain is associated with superior cognitive performance. The recently published study found that children who were considered physically fit had more gray and white matter and generally larger brains than those in poor shape. The team also found that more white matter is linked to higher cognitive performance. This is particularly true for theimproved cognitive flexibilityand executive function. In addition, according to the study authors, it is important to be in good physical shape at an early age. In this way, the brain can develop better at such a critical stage as childhood.
Previous studies have also shown that the brain shrinks during the aging process. Physical exercise and fitness can help mitigate this physiological process. This study shows that as the brain grows, physical fitness is linked to greater overall brain development. The results have important implications for assessing children's fitness in school. They not only provide information about their physical health, but also about their brain health. The new findingsthis researchalso open the way for further investigations. Additionally, increasing children's physical fitness through exercise programs can promote brain development and cognition. More overweight children can take part in this at an early age to get in shape on time.
