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How exercise benefits the brain, with Jenny Etnier, PhD
How exercise benefits the brain, with Jenny Etnier, PhD
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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Apr 20, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Most people realize that being sedentary is bad for your physical health. But exercise – or the lack of it – can affect our cognitive health as well. Jenny Etnier, PhD, of the University of North Carolina Greensboro, discusses how exercise improves memory, the cognitive benefits of physical activity, the importance of youth sports and the downside of hyper-competitive youth sports culture. Links: Jenny Entier, PhD Speaking of Psychology Homepage Sponsor: Newport Healthcare
Released:
Apr 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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