Gentle stroll 'can help boost intelligence'

"A gentle stroll several times a week not only boosts fitness levels – it also makes you brighter. New research has shown that walking "at one's own pace" for 40 minutes, three times a week can improve intelligence. Scientists say moderate walking enhances connections between the brain's circuits, combats a drop in brain function linked to ageing and even improves performance in reasoning tasks.

Psychologists at Illinois University found brain function levels among nearly 100 self-confessed...