Calm and focused — that's your brain on exercise

By United Health Care

Better brain health may be just a hop, skip and a jump away. Or perhaps a hike, swim or a jog, if that's more your style.

However you choose to be active, exercise is likely to give your brain and outlook a lift.

How it works
Your brain contains billions of nerve cells that pass information back and forth. Exercise naturally boosts chemicals and hormones that can strengthen the connections between those cells. It may even help you form new links — or slow down the loss of brain cells over time.          

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