Sports can be good for mental health

As the Olympics kick off in Paris later this month, 84% of Americans who participate in sports—whether on a competitive or recreational level—say it benefits their mental health, according to a new poll. A majority (57%) of American adults say they participate in sports, with men (67%) more likely than women (48%), and non-white individuals (69%) more likely than white (non-Hispanic) individuals (50%) to say so. Three in four (73%) American adults also say that sports are very or somewhat beneficial for children and teenagers’ mental health. When those who Read More

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