The Brain Benefit of Running May Have Less to Do With Speed Than This Rhythmic Motion

You don’t need to train for a marathon to enjoy the cognitive benefits of running. Apparently, barely breaking into a jog will do it. 

EXPERT OPINION BY JESSICA STILLMAN, CONTRIBUTOR, INC.COM @ENTRYLEVELREBEL

Ask runners why they run and you’ll hear surprisingly little about going fast or staying in shape. Far more often you’ll hear things like, “if I don’t run regularly, I notice a massive dip in my mental health. Or, “it’s the part of my day when I let my mind drift usefully and turn over problems.” Or, “there are those........

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