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When 65-year-old Paul Person was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease this year, the first thing he did was contact a personal trainer — not for his body, but for his brain. Though somewhat limited by a ...

Share on Pinterest Exercise gives the brain a boost, and may help protect against cognitive decline, but why? Image credit: NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images. Exercise can stimulate brain ...