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How Exercise can actually help people with ADHD

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You already know that exercise is a good thing.

It improves your health. It lifts your mood. It makes you more fit.

But does it have any effect on ADHD symptoms? Researchers have looked at this question, and come back with some interesting findings.

I’ll give you the bad news first: it turns out that if you have ADHD, you’re more likely to be out of shape. A 2014 study

How to keep up an effective running routine with ADHD

What’s not to love about running? It lifts your mood and makes you healthier.

But getting started on and sticking to a running routine can be tough. It takes motivation and discipline, two things that those of us with ADHD sometimes struggle with.

Here’s the paradox that’s often popped up for me when it comes to maintaining a good running routine: I enjoy running, and whenever I run I’m always…