Exercise is one of the most-suggested natural treatments for ADHD, and for good reason. Although experts agree that it’s not usually enough to replace stimulant medication for most people who need it, it does affect the brain in much the same way. Still, exercising regularly can be a challenge for those of us with ADHD — so I cover some tips that can help!
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Den Heijer, A., Groen, Y., Tucha, L., Fuermaier, A., Koerts, J., Lange, K., . . . Tucha, O. (2017). Sweat it out? The effects of physical exercise on cognition and behavior in children and adults with ADHD: A systematic literature review. Journal of Neural Transmission, 124, S3-S26.
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