Dr. Frank Lipman, a leader in functional medicine, encourages his patients to incorporate regular exercise into their daily routines. Exercise is essential for good health - especially brain health. Here’s how exercise impacts the brain:

1. Exercise promotes healthy blood flow to the brain.
2. Exercise promotes the growth of new brain cells.
3. Exercise combats brain inflammation.
4. Exercise stimulates the production of brain chemicals that make us feel good.
5. Movement helps keep our stress hormones in check.

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