People who play racket sports typically live longer than everybody else, here’s why
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The cerebellum at the base of your brain makes up 10% of the brains volume and it houses more than half of your brain neurons.
Your neurons are responsible for sending and receiving chemicals that carry information between brain cells.
The cerebellum is critically important. One of its main functions is coordination including physical and thought coordination. It determines how quickly you can process information.
Racket sports like table tennis require a lot of thinking and strategy. To play well there are reflexes needed, it’s very aerobic and strategic.
It gives the whole brain exercise, similar to doing weights at the gym. Exercising the brain increases cognitive ability which is required for lifespan.
Other sports that require aerobic and cognitive intensity like dancing, basketball and sailing provide the brain with similar exercise as racket sports.
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