What’s That Word? The Link Between Word Retrieval And Exercise
What’s That Word? The Link Between Word Retrieval And Exercise
May 4, 2018
You’ve been there: trying to remember a word that feels like it’s on the tip of your tongue but you just can’t spit it out. Well, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, this momentary lapse is known as “tip-of-the-tongue” state, and some new research has come out to help you overcome it. Turns out, as with much of aging, exercise seems to lessen this all-too-common struggle for words. Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered that there is a relationship between fitness and language skills, and those of us who regularly exercise are less likely to have this tip-of-the-tongue embarrassment. Curious to learn more? Read a recent post by researcher Katrien Segaert from the University of Birmingham Here. And if you’re hauling out your running shoes to get yourself exercising, remember the water bottle because as we age, staying hydrated while exercising will enhance the benefits for our brains. So take a swig, and read more Here.