How playing sports benefits our body... and our brain

Are sports as good for us as we make them out to be, or are they just a fun and entertaining pastime?

Engaging in sports has multi-level benefits that go beyond fitness. In essence, hitting the gym for fitness vs achieving fitness through sports have different benefit profiles. So, which activity would bring the most benefit over the long-term - just hitting the gym or engaging in a sporting activity that you enjoy?

Leah Lagos and Jaspal Ricky Singh show what science has to say on the matter.

Credit: Leah Lagos, Jaspal Ricky Singh