Swimming gives your brain a boost but scientists don’t know yet why it’s better than other aerobic activities
It s no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave off some of the ravages of aging. But a growing body of research suggests that swimming might provide a unique boost to brain health.
Regular swimming has been shown to improve memory, cognitive function, immune response and mood. Swimming may also help repair damage from stress and forge new neural connections in the brain.
But scientists are still trying to unravel how and why swimming, in particular, produces these brain-enhancing effects.
Swimming is one of the few activities that’s fun even if you’re not any good at it. And good for you.