Maybe I’m cynical, but it seems the timing of the findings from this research fits very nicely with the push for physical fitness and eating right and taxing evil foods by the OA....
...and the fact that the results of this exhaustive research study were released by the University of Illinois. Wonder if it was paid for by stimulus funds.
As one who has gone from morbidly obese to now just mildly overweight by distance running, I can tell you that a sedentary lifestyle leads to a drowsiness and difficulty concentrating. My brain function has improved dramatically along with my fitness. Habits formed by the discipline of a consistent fitness program reinforce habits required for academic disciplines.