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How running makes us not only healthier but also smarter

by Andrea Lopez

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Running is aerobic exercise, and according to scientists, it generates much more brain power than just fitness or going to the gym.

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When we run, we pump our heart and lungs, which in turn improves cardiovascular function. Our pump works better, oxygenated and glucose-rich blood gets to the brain faster, and we start thinking faster.

Good memory and attention to detail
The next benefit of running is improving memory and preventing age-related dementia, i.e. senile dementia.

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