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Yes, but be prepared to suffer

Some big studies say yes. Many experts have reservations

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

An old exercise method is newly trendy

The benefits are real, but seem to vary with age

Some at college or university are testing no better than ten-year-olds