Facebook Twitter LinkedIn What does the hippocampus help you do? Digest food Hear sounds Remember things See colors Want to remember names, dates or where you left your keys? The hippocampus is a part of the brain that is important for forming new memories. Regular aerobic exercise, such as walking and swimming, helps keep the hippocampus healthy. To learn more about exercise, memory and the hippocampus, click here.
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