Ongoing study demonstrates the power of physical activity to help children and adolescents with ADHD

Researcher Nicole Logan and team part of national effort SOUTH KINGSTOWN – When University of Rhode Island Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Dr. Nicole Logan arrived at the school three years ago, she planned to continue her earlier research on improving childhood health. “I was really interested in seeing what happens throughout a typical day for a child and how we can best improve their functioning,” Logan told Ocean State Stories. “And when I say functioning, I’m talking about their cognitive functioning and their brain functioning.” Logan’s research soon expanded to children living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which the Mayo … Continue reading Ongoing study demonstrates the power of physical activity to help children and adolescents with ADHD