Move Your Body, Grow Your Brain

  • Published18 Aug 2017
  • Reviewed18 Aug 2017
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  • Source Edutopia

Why does author John Ratey call exercise "Miracle Grow for the brain"?

This Brain-Based Learning article touches on the importance of daily exercise breaks for the developing brain.

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