The Impact of Exercise on Cognitive Functioning
Strong evidence suggests physical activity and maintaining involvement in cognitively stimulating activities buttress cognition as we age. Join Amy Jak, Ph.D., UCSD School of Medicine, as she explores how this phenomenon happens.
| The Impact of Exercise on Cognitive Functioning |
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