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Exercise and Learning
Wendy's lab has identified how exercise can enhance learning and memory, particularly in the dentate gyrus sub-region of the hippocampus, and how getting a minimum of 180 to 200 minutes of zone two cardiovascular exercise can increase the formation of new cells and improve cognitive function.
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Exercise helps enhance learning, memory, and cognition by affecting the dentate gyrus region of the hippocampus.
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Summary
Exercise helps enhance learning, memory, and cognition by affecting the dentate gyrus region of the hippocampus. A minimum of 180 to 200 minutes of zone two cardiovascular exercise is necessary for optimal results.