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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

DARK SECRETS: What impact does regular exercise have on your brain | Rare Historical Photos

Exercise stimulates the production of brain-derived-neurotrophic factor -

A new study claims that weekend bouts of exercise may be just as good for you as working out during the week.

The study examined two sets of survey data from the Mexico City Prospective Study, and found that the risk of “mild dementia” was reduced by an average of 15% in the “weekend warriors” – who exercised once or twice per week – and by 10% in the “regularly active” – who exercised more often.

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