Thursday, September 09, 2010

I'm Walkin', Yes, Indeed. . . .

Y100 | Miami: "U.S. researchers suggest walking enhances brain circuit connectivity and brain function.

Moderate walking for 40 minutes three times per week for a year -- rather than just stretching and toning -- helped increase brain function in older adults.

University of Illinois at Champaign study leader Art Kramer and colleagues looked at brain regions functioning together -- especially the 'default mode network' that dominates brain activity while passively observing or simply daydreaming."

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