Physical Fitness is Vital to a Healthy Brain
I’ve read an interesting article about brain health at sharpbrains.com. It will help you understand how important physical fitness is for the mind as well as the body.
Key Points:
· Exercise improves learning through increased blood supply and growth hormones.
· Exercise is an anti-depressant by reducing stress and promoting neurogenesis.
· Exercise protects the brain from damage and disease, as well as speeding the recovery.
· Exercise benefits you the most when you start young.
Physical fitness also generates new brain cells. I don’t care who you are fresh brain cells are good for anyone.
When we walk, lift weights, practice yoga, and go for a bike ride we can become smarter. The smarter we are the better we can deal with life’s problems.
Caroline http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog
February 27th, 2007 at 9:46 pmThanks Karl! Glad you found the article helpful. From the literature, it looks like as little as walking three times a week for 20-30 minutes can make a difference to your brain, stress, and health.
Also, I notice you have our old location blogrolled. Our new location is at http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog. Thanks!