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flag Exercise boosts brain function more than menstrual cycle phase, study finds.

flag A UCL study of 54 women found that cognitive performance peaks during ovulation, with faster reaction times and fewer errors, especially among athletes. flag However, physical activity had a stronger effect than menstrual cycle phase: inactive women were significantly slower and made more impulsive errors than active women, regardless of cycle stage. flag The results suggest regular exercise is key to improving brain function and reducing injury risk, offering benefits for daily life and sports performance.

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