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Feb 2021
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BITESIZE | How Walking Improves Our Brai...

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author
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Walking can slow and even reverse functional ageing in the brain, improve our cognition, our creativity and our mental health but yet it is such an underrated activity. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. To ... Show More
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