Early Physical Activity and Team Sports Boost Long-Term Mental Health in Children
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A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that increased physical activity at age 11 is linked to a lower risk of psychiatric diagnoses at age 18, with organized sports participation providing additional protective benefits, highlighting the importance of physical activity during late childhood for mental health resilience.
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