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Sports are good for the body ... and the mind

In a recent article by HealthDay News, kids’ involvement in organized sports is linked to an increase in academic performance. Dr. Allyson Weldon, a pediatric psychologist at Akron Children's, discusses the link as well as some things parents should be aware of.

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