Perhaps you think people at the gym, jogging through the winter, or even (gasp!) bicycling do it just to tone their bodies and look better. Think again.
Exercisers learn faster, remember more, think clearer and bounce back more easily from brain injuries such as a stroke. They are also less prone to depression and age-related cognitive decline.
A good diet helps too. A article from Live Science summarizes a group of studies that show positive mental health and ability effects stemming from exercise.
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