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Does exercise help human brain to get better

Physical activity and cognitive benefits 

by Kaleem Mohammed, Rph, PhD

                        


Blood and oxygen are essential for our brain and other organs to function well. Appropriate cerebral circulation, the flow of blood through the arteries and veins supplying the brain, is essential for cognitive function. 

Studies have demonstrated increased brain blood volume in the hippocampus ( region of brain associated with memory, emotions and the autonomic nervous system)  following a three-month aerobic exercise intervention, and this increase was associated with improved performance on recognition and spatial memory tasks.

Encouraging physical activity during recess time will most likely improve kid's cognitive performance. 

Cutting screen time and increasing physical activity will have long-term health benefits.




References:

Less screen time and more frequent vigorous physical activity is associated with lower risk of reporting negative mental health symptoms among Icelandic adolescents.Hrafnkelsdottir SM, Brychta RJ, Rognvaldsdottir V, Gestsdottir S, Chen KY, Johannsson E, Guðmundsdottir SL, Arngrimsson SA. PLoS One. 2018 Apr 26


Vascular hippocampal plasticity after aerobic exercise in older adults.Maass A, Düzel S, Goerke M, Becke A, Sobieray U, Neumann K, Lövden M, Lindenberger U, Bäckman L, Braun-Dullaeus R, Ahrens D, Heinze HJ, Müller NG, Düzel E.
Mol Psychiatry. 2015 May;20(5):585-93.


Effect of six weeks of endurance exercise and following detraining on serum brain derived neurotrophic factor and memory performance in middle aged males with metabolic syndrome. Babaei P et al. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. (2013)


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