Exercise Helps Foster Brain Growth

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS —A recent study conducted at Harvard Medical School found that exercise could foster growth of new brain cells.

It is noted that the hippocampus, which is associated with learning and memory is receptive to new brain cell growth in response to endurance exercise. So, endurance training can help improve your learning and memory skills.

The study examined how different types of exercise affected your brain. They found that when you do workouts that improve your endurance (running, cycling, walking) and your body works up a sweat, you begin producing a protein known as FNDC5 into the blood stream. This protein activates the production of another brain protein known as BDNF; this protein helps new nerves grow in the brain and helps the survival of existing brain cells.

According to Mayoclinic.com you should workout moderately for about 150 minutes per week (about 20 minutes per day). And according to Livestrong.com, working out and increasing your endurance also has the following benefits:

·         Increased metabolism

·         Reduced Fatigue

·         Fewer back problems

If you are interested in fostering the growth of new brain cells, you might want to consider working out moderately for about 20 minutes per day.


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