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Exercise Program Reduces Stress in ADHD Teens

10/26/2025

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The study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, found that a three-week structured physical exercise program reduced stress in adolescents with ADHD.
Participants reported lower stress levels after the program.
Cortisol increased after the program.
The study involved 82 adolescents, including some with autism spectrum disorder.
Researchers led by Cindy Sit (lead researcher) aim to develop scalable exercise programs to complement traditional ADHD treatments.

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Story summary

The study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, found that a three-week structured physical exercise program reduced stress in adolescents with ADHD.
Participants reported lower stress levels after the program.
Cortisol increased after the program.
The study involved 82 adolescents, including some with autism spectrum disorder.
Researchers led by Cindy Sit (lead researcher) aim to develop scalable exercise programs to complement traditional ADHD treatments.