By Evelyn Driscoll Verified Updated on February 27, 2025
“Cognitive aerobic exercise and ball sports improve working memory in children with ADHD and executive function deficits, according to a recent meta-analysis.”
“Cognitive-aerobic exercise improves working memory more than aerobic exercise alone in children and adolescents with ADHD, according to a new study1 published in Frontiers in Psychology.
Previous research has shown that exercise relieves ADHD symptoms by increasing endorphins and neurotransmitters in the brain. This new study is the first network meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of various exercise interventions on working memory in children with ADHD.”