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Exercise Rewires Trauma-Affected Brains, New Research Finds
New research shows physical activity can reshape neural connectivity in people who experienced childhood trauma, challenging the notion of a permanently damaged brain.
Key Takeaways
- Lifetime physical activity is associated with restored brain connectivity in adults with childhood trauma histories
- Exercise counteracts trauma-specific disruptions in stress regulation and emotional processing networks
- Findings support integrating exercise as a targeted therapeutic intervention in trauma-informed care
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