Know how exercise is really good for the brain
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.