Exercise improves memory - now official

For more than a decade, researchers have connected exercise to better brain health over time.  But a new study found that just a single session of exercise can improve memory retention. The report published in the journal Current Biology, suggests that exercising after learning a task can help people remember that task over the long term.

How is this possible?

Experts speculate that exercise triggers the release of neurotransmitters in the brain that lead to the creation of certain proteins that encourage memory retention.

At Heritage English we were pleased to read about this scientific endorsement of our policy.  

We have always believed that it is important for students on intensive immersion language courses to get out in the fresh air and exercise after study.  Depending on their programme of study we make sure that an outdoor activity is included in the day.  Sometimes it can be a whole afternoon out and about in the local area with the teacher, talking and meeting new people.  Even on a full study day we make sure that even a walk by the sea or in the town is taken before returning to the classroom.