Jan 10, 2010

Report: exercise makes your brain brighter

An MSNBC report says:

Physical activity helps young people gain smarts, and older folks keep ’em.

Mounting research shows that exercise isn’t just good for the body, it’s also good for the brain — and not just the brains of older folks.

While much of the research on the effects of exercise on the mind has focused on countering dementia in seniors, recent studies show that kids and young to middle-aged adults can get a brain boost as well.

More of the story here.