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And you’re free to even play it on practically any table with aretractable ping-pong net.
Interestingly, that enjoyment is actually part of the activitys benefits.
[Table tennis] involves doing multiple actions at the same time, quickly and in succession.
It involves doing multiple actions at the same time, quickly and in succession, says Dr. Fruge.
Thats key to how the brain works.
board-certified family practice physician and medical director atPritikin Longevity Center
By activating the prefrontal cortex with table tennis, you may actually boost memory retention and cognition.
By activating the prefrontal cortex with table tennis, then, you may actually boost memory retention and cognition.
Thats still not all the brain activity involved in a ping-pong game.
At the same time, your brain may also be engaging in non-direct communication.
which is allowing for socialization and connection, says Dr. Fruge.
(Falls are theleading cause of injury-related deathamong people 65 and older.)
The same goes for stepping over a curb or over a threshold, or catching yourself if you misstep.
The more responsive your fast-twitch muscles, the less likely you are to fall.
And any time youreelevating your heart rate with physical movement, youre also boosting your longevity.
board-certified family practice physician and medical director atPritikin Longevity Center
with a game of ping pong.
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