Jogging can improve memory: Study
Running regularly not just helps one shed those extra weight, it also does wonders for the mind, claims a new study. According to scientists at Cambridge University, regular jogging leads to growth of new cells in the area of the brain which in turn boosts the memory. It is when they have to distinguish between the two that these new brain cells really make a difference.” “We know exercise can be good for healthy brain function, but this work provides us with a mechanism for the effect,” added Bussey. Tissue samples from the dentate gyrus part of the brain, one of the few regions of the adult brain which can grow new cells, showed on average 6,000 new brain cells had been created. It is also thought exercise might also reduce stress, which inhibits new brain cells through a hormone called cortisol.
More evidence that exercise can have beneficial effects on cognitive performance
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