Exercise 'boosts academic performance' of teenagers

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-24608813


Those who did the most exercise did better academically according to the research


Intensive exercise improves the academic performance of teenagers, according to new research.

The study, of about 5,000 children, found links between exercise and exam success in English, maths and science.

It found an increase in performance for every extra 17 minutes boys exercised, and 12 minutes for girls.

The study by the universities of Strathclyde and Dundee found physical activity particularly benefited girls' performance at science.