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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Vishwam Sankaran

Just 30 minutes of exercise can boost brain throughout day, study finds

A short burst of just about 30 minutes of daily physical activity like brisk walking, cycling to work, or dancing can provide a mental boost to middle-aged people throughout their following day, a new study finds.

Previous studies have found that people’s cognitive performance improves in the hours after exercise, but exactly how long this benefit lasts is unknown.

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