Physical activity encourages better concentration.

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Regular physical activity enhances important skills, like concentration and problem solving, which have been shown to improve academic performance.

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In addition, physically active kids do better in school, with studies showing that physical activity enhances important skills, like concentration and problem solving, which have been shown to improve academic performance.

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This takes a great deal of physical energy, as well as a great deal of mental concentration.

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Another tactic: Build time for mind wandering into daily routines, breaking away from tasks requiring concentration to take a walk or run, look out a window or do some relaxing, routine physical task.

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