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One type of physical activity protects the brain more than others, study finds.

What if you could look at all the things you do daily — walking from room to room, preparing a presentation at your desk, running up and down stairs to deliver folded laundry or taking a jog around the block — and know which ones will best help or hurt your brain?

Doing just under 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous exertion each day improved working memory but had its biggest impact on executive processes such as planning and organization.

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