New autism research sheds light on how exercise boosts brain function
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A recent study found that regular, moderate exercise improved brain function and cognitive flexibility in rats with autism-like symptoms, suggesting that exercise may benefit individuals with autism by enhancing brain health at a molecular level.
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Original Title: New findings suggest that even low-intensity exercise could offer benefits for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The study found that adolescent rats modeled with autism-like symptoms showed significant improvements in brain function and cognitive abilities after regular treadmill exercise.