Scientists discover people who keep fit have better memories and clearer thinking

研究發現堅持跑步的人腦子更大更好用

How running can boost the size of your brain: Scientists discover people who keep fit have better memories and clearer thinking

If you thought running was just great for the body, then think again.

如果你認為跑步只對身體有好處，那么再想想吧。

Scientists have uncovered evidence the sport not only keeps people trim but also boosts brain power.

科學家已經找到證據證明體育運動不僅能讓人保持苗條身材，還能提升腦力。

The research found that people who keep fit are more likely to have larger brains, better memories and clearer thinking.

研究發現，喜歡健身的人一般大腦更大，記憶力更好，思維更清晰。

They also found that unfit people tended to have smaller brains and reduced cognitive skills.

他們也發現不喜歡健身的人往往大腦較小, 認知功能退化.

The findings add to a growing body of evidence which links exercise with helping protect the brain against ageing and also aiding it replace dying cells.

越來越多的證據表明，鍛煉有助于抵御大腦老化，促進死細胞代謝。

This might reduce the risk of debilitating illnesses and diseases such as Alzheimer's.

鍛煉還可能降低患老年癡呆癥等退行性疾病的風險。