Business News

Know how exercise is really good for the brain

Secret for a healthy being
Shutterstock.com
1/5
Secret for a healthy being
It would appear it is.

How does exercise do that?

Well, it can boost the size of certain parts of the brain, improve sleep and stimulate the growth of new brain cells.
Regular aerobic exercise
Shutterstock.com
2/5
Regular aerobic exercise
Research by the University of British Columbia showed people who did regular aerobic exercise - such as running, swimming or cycling have larger and more active hippocampus regions of the brain, which are linked with learning and emotions.
More oxygen to brain
Shutterstock.com
3/5
More oxygen to brain
Exercise stimulates the production of growth factors promoting the health of brain cells and the growth of new blood vessels to provide more oxygen to the brain.
Other positive effects
Shutterstock.com
4/5
Other positive effects
Other research shows regions controlling thinking and memory, the prefrontal cortex and medial temporal cortex, tend to be larger in people who exercise often.
A soothe for brain
Shutterstock.com
5/5
A soothe for brain
Exercise counteracts stress and anxiety so helps people to sleep better, all of which has been shown to have positive effects on brain power and mental health.
Open in App
Success
This article has been saved