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Moderate Exercise Boosts Teen Mental Health: Study Finds

5/13/2025

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Moderate physical activity can be a game-changer for adolescent mental health, according to a study in Psychiatry Research. Analyzing data from 7,188 U.S. teens, researchers discovered that 90 minutes of moderate or 120 minutes of vigorous exercise lead to improved well-being, while excessive workouts may have the opposite effect. Genetic and brain connectivity also play crucial roles in these findings.

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Moderate physical activity can be a game-changer for adolescent mental health, according to a study in Psychiatry Research. Analyzing data from 7,188 U.S. teens, researchers discovered that 90 minutes of moderate or 120 minutes of vigorous exercise lead to improved well-being, while excessive workouts may have the opposite effect. Genetic and brain connectivity also play crucial roles in these findings.