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Buff and Brainy

Exercising the body can benefit the mind

By Christen Brownlee

- More than 2 years ago

This is part one of a two-part series on lifestyle and brain fitness. Part II: “Eat Smart,” is available at Eat Smart.

Just as physical exercise primes the body, researchers are finding that it also primes the mind. Exercise prompts brain cells to multiply, strengthens their connections, and boosts their resilience against damage and disease.