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Mar 2018
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Everyday Neuro 002: The Benefits of Exer...

Dr Janine Cooper: Cognitive Psychologist, Neuroscientist, Neuropsychology researcher.
About this episode
In this episode, I discuss the current psychology/neuroscience research that suggests that lifestyle factors such as physical exercise, are helping to enhance aspects of cognition, brain functioning and wellbeing in older adults.

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