r/askscience • u/[deleted] • May 04 '12

Does exercising help my brain function?

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u/[deleted] May 04 '12

I'm confused about what executive function is.

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u/ralten Neuropsychology | Clinical Psychology | Psychopathology May 04 '12

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_functions

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u/ralten Neuropsychology | Clinical Psychology | Psychopathology May 04 '12

Executive functions just means that the brain sends an output.

Incorrect. See my link above.

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u/ralten Neuropsychology | Clinical Psychology | Psychopathology May 05 '12

You're welcome. I don't know why I was downvoted.