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How exercise also helps your brain: It supports the ability to create new connections

How exercise also helps your brain: It supports the ability to create new connections

Clinical neuropsychologist Erik Scherder and assistant professor Marit Ruitenberg explain that physical exercise significantly benefits brain function by fostering the creation of new neural connections. The experts highlight that different types of sports challenge the brain in unique ways beyond physical fitness improvements.

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