PHYSICAL EXERCISE, BRAIN, AND COGNITION
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Many studies have been shown that Physical Exercise is induces structural and functional changes in the brain, determining enormous benefit on both cognitive functioning and wellbeing.
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Also, it has been stated that it is also a protective factor for neurodegeneration.
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Those studies included benefits in:
✔️Increases in grey matter volume;
✔️Increases in hippocampal regions;
✔️Reduced damage in the grey matter;
✔️Facilitation in the release of neurotrophic factors such as peripheral BDNF;
✔️Increases in blood flow;
✔️Improvements in cerebrovascular health;
✔️Benefits on glucose and lipid metabolism carrying “food” to the brain;
✔️Better verbal, perceptual and arithmetic results in children in comparison to sedentary ones of same age;
✔️Reduces the risk of developing dementia;
✔️Prevents cognitive decline linked to aging;
✔️Reduces the level of deterioration in executive functions;
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In fact, neuroplasticity is an important feature of the nervous system, which can modify itself in response to experience, thus Physical Exercise should be considered as an enhancer environmental factor promoting neuroplasticity.
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So…What are you waiting for to start your workout?
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