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How gym class makes kids smarter

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A new study presented to the American Psychological Association has evidence that results in gym class pay off in the classroom, too.

It turns out that a healthy heart and lungs may be as important as brains for good grades in math and reading.

Researchers studied some 1200 middle school students whose average age was 12. They were evaluated for cardio-vascular fitness, academic performance, self-esteem and social support.

The authors found the only consistent factor that had a positive effect on their grades was cardio-vascular fitness, meaning schools should develop better fitness programs.

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