Regular exercise provides many powerful physical benefits ranging from improved stamina to greater muscle strength and fat loss. Exercise is protective and restorative against many chronic health conditions including heart disease, stroke, lung disease, cancer and diabetes to name a few. But did you know that exercise helps protect your brain against cognitive decline as […]
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