Key Points
- Physical activity has many immediate and long-term benefits.
- Physical activity helps you immediately feel better, function better, and sleep better.
- Adults who sit less and do any amount of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity gain some health benefits.
Immediate benefits
Some benefits of physical activity for brain health happen right after a session of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Benefits include improved thinking or cognition for children 6 to 13 and reduced short-term feelings of anxiety for adults. Regular physical activity can help keep your thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp as you age. It can also reduce your risk of depression and anxiety and help you sleep better.
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