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Grace Walsh

Forget coffee - this exercise can boost brain power and lower cognitive age by 4 years, study reveals

Woman walking down park pathway on sunny day holding jacket in hand.

We know that walking is beneficial for our physical and mental health, from improving cardiovascular fitness to easing symptoms of anxiety. Now, a new study has highlighted the potential benefits of this everyday movement as a way to improve brain health - and as an early morning pick-me-up.

The study, led by researchers at The Pennsylvania State University, found that physically active people have processing speed similar to that of someone four years younger.

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