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Want to Grow New Brain Cells and Get Smarter? Go Swimming

The title of this post is a little misleading. Just about any kind of exercise will help spur the growth of new brain cells and make you a little bit smarter, extensive science has shown. So what’s so special about swimming specifically?

That’s the topic of a new, in-depth article on The Conversation written by neurobiologist (and avid recreational swimmer) ​​Seena…