Aerobic Exercise Makes The Brain Younger, Scientists Just Can’t Explain Why - Study Finds
Google News • 1/16/2026 – 1/17/2026
Summary
A study has found that regular aerobic exercise may slow brain aging in midlife, leading to stronger memory and a biologically younger brain. Exercising in mid and later life can also reduce the risk of dementia. Scientists have not yet explained the reasons behind these findings.
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