Exercise Helps You Learn Something New

11/06/2017

Exercise Helps You Learn Something New

Humans are vulnerable and rely on the kindnesses of the earth and the sun; we exist together in a sacred field of meaning.
Joy Harjo, American poet, musician, playwright, author, and the first Native American US Poet Laurea

According to an article in the New York Times, exercise can help adults learn something new (such as a second language). The article’s author, Gretchen Reynolds, explains that:

"A new study reports that working out during a language class amplifies people’s ability to memorize, retain and understand new vocabulary. The findings provide more evidence that to engage our minds, we should move our bodies.

"In recent years, a wealth of studies in both animals and people have shown that we learn differently if we also exercise. Lab rodents given access to running wheels create and maintain memories better than animals that are sedentary, for instance. And students consistently perform better on academic tests if they participate in some kind of physical activity during the school day."

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Source: “How Exercise Could Help You Learn a New Language,” by Gretchen Reynolds, The New York Times, August 16, 2017

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