TY - JOUR T1 - Physical activity may improve measures of cognition in children JF - Evidence Based Medicine JO - Evid Based Med SP - 143 LP - 143 DO - 10.1136/ebmed-2014-110119 VL - 20 IS - 4 AU - Véronique Labelle Y1 - 2015/08/01 UR - http://ebm.bmj.com/content/20/4/143.abstract N2 - Commentary on: Hillman CH, Pontifex MB, Castelli DM, et al. Effects of the FITKids randomized controlled trial on executive control and brain function. Pediatrics 2014;134:e1063–7.OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full TextPhysical inactivity has been associated with numerous chronic diseases, which in turn can have an impact on quality of life and public health issues. Many studies show positive effects of regular physical activity on mood1 and some aspects of cognitive functioning,2 especially in older adults. However, few studies have been conducted in children and teenagers. This randomised controlled trial (RCT) examines the behavioural and neurolectric outcomes of a fitness programme in children aged between 7 and 9 years.Of the 475 children screened, 221 of them were randomly assigned to either the physical activity (PA) group or the wait-list (WL) control group. The PA group participated in a daily 2 h session of cardiovascular and motor-skills activities after school. They also attended educational sessions (eg, … ER -