NEW ZEALAND—A recent study conducted at the University of Otago and published in the journal Psychophysiology found that regular exercise could improve brain function.
The study included 52 participants, all of them were asked to complete a range of cognitive tests, while the researchers measured their oxygen flow in to their frontal lobe of the brain. They were also asked how frequently they exercised.
The team found that those who exercised regularly had significant improvement in their blood supply to the brain and cognitive function. It is noted that regular exercise is considered at least 20 minutes of physical activity (walking, running, swimming, biking), 5 days per week.
According to lead investigator, Dr. Liana Machado:
“This provides compelling evidence that regular exercise, at least 5 days per week, is a way to sharpen our cognitive ability- challenging the assumption that living a sedentary lifestyle leads to problems only later in life."
If you are interested in improving your brain function, you might want to consider adding physical activity to your daily routine.
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