Running: the easiest way to relieve stress and protect your memory
Most people agree that a little physical exercise helps to manage stress. A study conducted by Brigham Young University in Utah found that exercise, particularly running, reduced stress while helping to protect memory.
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Running reduced the negative impact of chronic stress on the hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for learning and memory, according to American researchers. Physical exercise is an easy and inexpensive way of eliminating the negative effects of chronic stress on memory.
The researchers also found an unexpected correlation on our life expectancy.
