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Marathon Running Boosts Brain Health and Mood

4/23/2025

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Marathon running may do more than just challenge your body; it can reshape your brain! Research reveals that runners aged 45 to 73 experienced enhanced neuroplasticity and a lift in mood-regulating chemicals after completing a marathon. With larger hippocampi and reduced depressive symptoms, these findings highlight how regular exercise can spark transformative changes in mental health.

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Marathon running may do more than just challenge your body; it can reshape your brain! Research reveals that runners aged 45 to 73 experienced enhanced neuroplasticity and a lift in mood-regulating chemicals after completing a marathon. With larger hippocampi and reduced depressive symptoms, these findings highlight how regular exercise can spark transformative changes in mental health.