跑步除了瘦身还让你更加聪明

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跑步能瘦身

如果你认为跑步只是对身体有好处那就大错特错了。科学家们已经证明运动除了能让人保持好身材还能提升脑力。研究发现，喜欢健身的人一般大脑更大，记忆力更好，思维更清晰。

　　If you thought running was just great for the body, then think again. Scientists have uncovered evidence the sport not only keeps people trim but also boosts brain power. The research found that people who keep fit are more likely to have larger brains, better memories and clearer thinking.

同时发现，不喜欢健身的人往往大脑比较小，认知功能退化。越来越多的证据都表明，运动有利于减缓大脑老化，促进死细胞新陈代谢，还可能降低患老年痴呆症等退行性疾病的风险。

　　They also found that unfit people tended to have smaller brains and reduced cognitive skills.The findings add to a growing body of evidence which links exercise with helping protect the brain against ageing and also aiding it replace dying cells.This might reduce the risk of debilitating illnesses and diseases such as Alzheimer's.

关于这个话题的一篇论文中，肯塔基大学的科学家们对30位59-69岁的人做了一项实验——让他们在跑步机上锻炼。研究者测量了他们的心肺功能，使用磁共振成像仪判断大脑的血液流量。事实证明，那些身体不太健壮的志愿者大脑较小，而体格健壮的人大脑较大。

　　One research paper within its latest issue sees scientists at Kentucky University putting 30 adults aged 59-69 on a treadmill.Their heart and lung capacity was measured and an MRI scanner was used to assess the blood flow to their brains.Those who were less fit had smaller brains compared to the fitter volunteers who had larger brains.

德国的科学家们还对21名60-77岁的****做了跟踪调查。经过三个月的运动健身，他们的记忆力得到了改善。

　　Scientists in Germany followed 21 adults aged between 60-77. As they went through a three-month fitness program they saw improvements in their memory.

英国埃克塞特大学衰老和痴呆临床心理学教授、全球脑健康委员会成员琳达?克莱尔对《星期日泰晤士报》说：“快走、骑车、跑步等中等强度的有氧运动可以改变大脑的结构和功能。”

　　Linda Clare, professor of clinical psychology of ageing and dementia at Exeter University and a member of the Global Council on Brain Health told The Sunday Times: 'Moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, cycling or running can produce changes in brain structure and function.'

说的小编我都要去锻炼了，不说了