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Sitting Could Be Shrinking Your Brain (And Exercise May Not Help)


Sitting might be a comfortable and convenient way to spend much of your day, but a new study of older adults suggests it can lead to brain shrinkage and cognitive issues, irrespective of how much exercise you're managing to fit in.

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