A new study from the University of Missouri suggests that exercise plays a crucial role in keeping our minds sharp, even when one of the brain's key energy sources isn't available.

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These 3 Types of Exercises Boost Brain Health at Any Age, Study Finds All kinds of exercise are good for your brain, researchers said, but mind-body workouts could be especially effective.

The relationship works in reverse too. Better sleep improves exercise performance and recovery, allowing for more consistent training that further enhances brain health.

And conveniently, exercise improves circulation and stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in the brain. “It’s not just that there’s increased blood flow,” Dr. Voss said.

By understanding how your brain’s motivation systems work, you can literally rewire them to make exercise feel like something you want to do rather than something you should do.

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Research has long shown that exercise reduces heart disease risk, but a new study finds the connection between the two may be a decrease in the brain’s stress signals.

A new study from the University of Missouri suggests that exercise plays a crucial role in keeping our minds sharp, even when one of the brain’s key energy sources isn’t available.