Exercise helps the brain: BBC News Review

Your brain will work better if you take regular exercise, according to a study. Learn English vocabulary from the news headlines with Catherine and Neil.

Vocabulary:
✔️ sharp - mentally quick and intelligent
✔️ keep (something) at bay - prevent (something) from happening
✔️ stints - limited periods of time spent doing an activity

The story:
A study says moderate exercise several times a week is the best way for the over 50s to keep their brains in good working order. Australian researchers say combining aerobic activities, such as swimming, cycling or jogging, with muscle-strengthening exercises is most effective. They support the idea that taking up exercise at any age is worthwhile.
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* If you're on the top of the class, it's not certain that you're such a sharp girl.
*I always try to get along well with every people in order that I'm able to keep conflict at bay.
* It's super owesome that I had a stint hanging out with my BF .
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