It’s probably no surprise that the majority of Americans are not active enough. Only about half of adults meet even the minimum recommendation for physical activity of 150 minutes per

Physical fitness from a young age may hold the key to better mental health in adolescence. Learn how an active lifestyle can make a difference!

The findings, published recently in the journal Sports Medicine, showed that the more fit the kids were, the less stress and depression they reported as teenagers. This could be because kids with better physical health have more self-esteem and better mental resilience, researchers said.

A new study shows that children with better physical fitness are more likely to have improved mental health and cognitive function as teenagers. Researchers found that higher cardiovascular fitness in childhood leads to lower stress and depression levels.