A 20-minute walk may have the same energizing effect on your brain as a cup of coffee, without the side effects

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• A quick session of aerobic exercise can improve your focus as much as a cup of coffee, according to a new study.
• Researchers found that 20 minutes of brisk walking on a treadmill improved participants' working memory as much as a dose of caffeine. 
• This was true for both coffee drinkers and non-drinkers alike, suggesting exercise could benefit people regardless of whether they typically rely on caffeine to keep them alert. 
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Many people can't imagine starting their day without a morning cup of coffee. But new research suggests a bit of morning exercise could be a good, and even a better, alternative, particularly for people who want to avoid a caffeine crash later in the day.

Around 20 minutes of brisk walking on a treadmill could boost your brain's focus and alertness as much as your daily brew, according to a study published in December 2019 in Nature Scientific Reports.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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