HOUSE CALL: The importance of exercise during childhood

The San Angelo Standard Times – Dr. Jennigale Webb

Exercise and movement are important during all stages of life — including childhood. Aerobic exercise gets the heart pumping, which helps keep the brain fed with a healthy supply of blood and oxygen. Physical activity is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline. This is especially important later in life as one large study linked fitness in midlife with a reduced risk for dementia in older age. https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2019/04/08/importance-exercise-during-childhood-shannon-medical-center-san-angelo-texas-house-call-column/3401798002/