Exercising 150 min/week increased BDNF (which grows new neurons) by 35% in schizophrenics & improved brain function.

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Additionally, they had a 50% improvement on a test which measures the ability to manage emotions in social situations. Those individuals that did not exercise had no improvements and no increase in BDNF.

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