The benefits of exercise to improve health & wellbeing and reduce the risks of major diseases such as heart disease are well known. But did you know that exercise may also make you smarter?

That’s right. It turns out that physical exercise is not just good for the body, but it is also good for the brain. The benefits of physical exercise, especially aerobic exercise, have positive effects on brain function on multiple fronts, ranging from the molecular to behavioral level.

A recent article on the Brain HQ website references research done by a number of universities in the USA and Europe that demonstrate the benefits of physical exercise for the brain, including increased cell growth in the part of the brain that is responsible for learning and memory. One of these studies found that even exercising for just 20 minutes a day facilitates improved memory and learning function.

The Brain HQ website notes that any exercise that is good for your heart is also great for the brain. Aerobic exercise also acts as a first aid kit to help heal damaged brain cells. They also note that exercising in the morning not only increases brain activity and prepares you for the mentals challenges one may face during the day, but it also increases the retention of new information and assists in better reactions to complex situations.

Want to find out more:

Click on the following link to the Brain HQ website for more information on the benefits of physical exercise as well as brain training for the brain. http://www.brainhq.com

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