Exercising as a family has more than just physical benefits, it has psychological benefits too, especially for teens, according to a new study.
Adolescents who engage in regular family exercise often experience improved overall mental well-being, which includes lower levels of anxiety and depression, as well as increased self-esteem and decreased stress levels, the research from Statistics Canada suggests.
The teen years are an important period for the development of physical and mental well-being, researchers from Health Reports, the health analysis division of StatCan, found. And parents continue to be the best role models for healthy lifestyle behaviours, the study’s authors say….