Exercise increases noradrenergic and dopaminergic signaling in regions of the brain that have some overlap with the regions affected by ADHD.

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Studies have shown that exercise increases levels of noradrenaline and dopamine in the prefrontal cortex, striatum, and hippocampus, which are all regions of the brain affected by ADHD. This increase in neurotransmitter signaling may help improve attention, impulse control, and other symptoms of ADHD.

Exercise Increases Noradrenergic and Dopaminergic Signaling in Regions of the Brain