Endocrinology - Popular Press News Article | Exercise shields children from stress, research indicates |4497828
Exercise may play a key role in helping children cope with stressful situations, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). When they are exposed to everyday stressors, the study found sedentary children had surges of cortisol – a hormone linked to stress. The most active children had little or no increase in their cortisol levels in similar situations. The findings suggest physical activity plays a role in mental health by buffering children from the effects of daily stressors, such as public speaking.
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