Early morning physical activity is associated with healthier white matter microstructure and happier children: the ActiveBrains project.

ABSTRACT: The background of this study is to examine the associations of individual and combined early morning patterns (i.e., active commuting to school, physical activity before school, having breakfast and good sleep) with white matter microstructure (WMM) and, whether the associated white mater microstructure outcomes were related to mental health outcomes in children with overweight or obesity. 103 children with overweight or obesity (10.0 ± 1.1 years old, 42 girls) from the ActiveBrains project participated in this cross-sectional study. Early morning patterns and mental health indicators (i.e., self-esteem, optimism, positive and negative affect, stress, depression and anxiety) were self-reported by the children using validated questionnaires. WMM was assessed by magnetic resonance imaging us

SUBMITTER: Esteban-Cornejo I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10894097 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature