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Childhood obesity can adversely affect brain function in middle age

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Research shows active kids have better cognitive outcomes in later life Source: SBS News / SBS

Study finds those physically active and fitter in their early years were more likely to have better thinking skills when tested more than three decades later.


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By Gareth Boreham

Source: SBS News



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Study finds those physically active and fitter in their early years were more likely to have better thinking skills when tested more than three decades later.



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