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Ryuta Kawashima worked with Yamaha and Tohoku University on a study to see how motrocycling effects the brain of middle aged men.

They took 22 Men in their 40′s and 50′s whom had their motorcycle endorsement, yet had not rode in over a decade. 1/2 the group were made to ride motorcycles every day for 2 months, the other 1/2 were not allowed to ride at all.

“Our final conclusion is that riding motorcycles can lead to smart ageing.”

“The group that rode motorbikes posted higher marks in cognitive function tests.”

“Mental care is a very big issue in modern society,” said Kawashima. “I think we made an interesting stir here as data showed you can improve your mental condition simply by using motorbikes to commute.”

Sources: Hell For Leather via Yahoo News via AFP