Five brain-boosting reasons to take up martial arts – at any age

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TitleFive brain-boosting reasons to take up martial arts – at any age
Degree of recognitionInternational
Media name/outletThe Conversation
Media typeWeb
Duration/Length/Size800 words
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
Date8/05/18
DescriptionWe are all aware that exercise generally has many benefits, such as improving physical fitness and strength. But what do we know about the effects of specific types of exercise? Researchers have already shown that jogging can increase life expectancy, for example, while yoga makes us happy. However, there is one activity that goes beyond enhancing physical and mental health – martial arts can boost your brain’s cognition too. 1. Improved Attention, 2. Reduced Agression, 3. Great stress management, 4. Enhanced emotional well-being, 5. Improved memory
Producer/AuthorAshleigh Johnstone
URLhttps://theconversation.com/five-brain-boosting-reasons-to-take-up-martial-arts-at-any-age-95263
PersonsPaloma Marí-Beffa, Ashleigh Johnstone