In a recent study, lead by a registered psychologist at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, light to moderate exercise had a measurable improvement on teens' psychosocial functioning. Although the light, physical activity had little effect on teens' weight loss or change in body fat, it had a positive mental health effect on the subjects. The psychological improvements were particularly in "body image, perceived social competence, and perceived academic performance.”Read the full story on Global News here.
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