Scientists discover people who keep fit have better memories and clearer thinking

研究发现坚持跑步的人脑子更大更好用

How running can boost the size of your brain: Scientists discover people who keep fit have better memories and clearer thinking

If you thought running was just great for the body, then think again.

如果你认为跑步只对身体有好处，那么再想想吧。

Scientists have uncovered evidence the sport not only keeps people trim but also boosts brain power.

科学家已经找到证据证明体育运动不仅能让人保持苗条身材，还能提升脑力。

The research found that people who keep fit are more likely to have larger brains, better memories and clearer thinking.

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。

They also found that unfit people tended to have smaller brains and reduced cognitive skills.

他们也发现不喜欢健身的人往往大脑较小, 认知功能退化.

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.

越来越多的证据表明，锻炼有助于抵御大脑老化，促进死细胞代谢。

This might reduce the risk of debilitating illnesses and diseases such as Alzheimer's.

锻炼还可能降低患老年痴呆症等退行性疾病的风险。