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Studies Show Cardio Exercise Can Help Brain Fitness
Thank heavens for my friend, Sondra! She keeps me on task so that I go do cardio at our local gym. And that’s important not only for my physical fitness level, but also for my brain fitness.
The Jan. 18 issue of Parade magazine featured an article by Michael O’Shea entitled, “Boost Your Brain.” He notes that several studies show that exercise can have a significant impact on an aging brain.
For instance, regular aerobic exercise may delay or reverse age-related brain decline, includin...
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