Children who are active and physically fit have fewer cardiovascular risk factors than less active children, they encounter lower rates of coronary heart disease, lower blood pressure, and lower body fat. ... In addition, one study which used physical activity as treatment for hyperactive behavior showed that an increase in exercise was an efficient means for reducing rates of aggression and hyperactivity: "It is well documented in both Exercise and Physiology literature that chemical changes occur in the brain after it is exposed to exercise a regular aerobic intervention at 75% of maxim...

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