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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

How far you can run might be down to brain not brawn, study finds

A special cluster of nerve cells in the brain may be playing a key role in determining endurance gains, a new study in mice suggests.

Previous studies have shown that exercise not only boosts muscle performance but also rewires the brain. Anecdotally, people often report feeling sharper and their minds clearer after workouts.

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