Would you go to the gym or pick up those free weights to prevent memory loss, sharpen your thinking, and protect you from dementia and Alzheimer's? New evidence suggests exercise is the best way to take care of your brain.
Can Exercise Make You Smarter? New Research Says Yes
Melanie Haiken, Forbes
Thu, 04/26/2012 - 5:58am
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