Much more of the brain is devoted to movement than to language. Language is only a little thing sitting on top of this huge ocean of movement.

Physical exercise supports brain health by improving cardiovascular health, reducing inflammation, and promoting the growth of new brain cells. It improves blood flow to the brain, which enhances cognitive function.

Increased physical activity, has been shown to protect the brain against degeneration in later in life.

A recent systematic review found that physical activity in older adults was linked to preserved structure in the brain’s frontal and temporal areas, including prefrontal cortex and hippocampal grey matter volume, which are important for emotional processing and memory. 

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