If you need one more reason to get your butt off the couch, here it is. Recent research shows that aerobic exercise can help your brain perform better. But you need to get your heart pumping a little faster. Increased blood flow carries growth factors from the periphery of the body to the brain. This would help creating new neurons and connections.
At the University of Illinois, students performed better at a memory test following a brisk walk compared to sitting down. Same results for elderly people, comparing a 6-month program of cardio or stretching.
And the bonus is, the harder you workout, the more positive change you get.
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