Physical exercise and learning

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Exercising by going to the gym or distance running seems to also cause hippocampal neurogenesis as well as creating new neural connections. Physical exercise seems to be so powerful, that there are no other smart drugs available that produce a stronger effect (although I have to admit, there is not that much research done on all the different hundreds of nootropics existing). See this for more information: https://news.ohsu.edu/2019/07/02/study-reveals-a-short-bout-of-exercise-enhances-brain-function — Study reveals a short bout of exercise enhances brain function