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A 17-year-old female asked:
Does strenuous exercise kill brain cells?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joseph Bouvieranswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
No: The only way you are going to kill brain cells with exercise is with periods of hypoxia (low oxygen) which should not happen in a normal healthy person. Or if yo experience a traumatic brain injury.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
No: Exercise is good for you. Ask your dr. For a program that is best suited for your personal medical condition and goal.
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Last updated Nov 23, 2013
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