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For a sharp mind, should we solve a crossword puzzle or put on our sports shoes? The answer will surprise you
Exercises for the body also strengthen the mind, with the signature of science! The processes that take place in the brain during physical activity are unique. According to a study published in Alzheimer & Dementia, older people who stay active have higher levels of brain proteins that strengthen the connections between neurons, which in turn, improves memory and enhances intelligence.
The even better news is that even if we’re too late to start exercising, our brains will thank us. As the study concluded, exercise actually sharpened the minds of 70- and 80-year-olds who had not exercised before, even if they had shown signs of cognitive decline.
But which type of exercise is best for a healthy brain?
While every body movement is considered important, it’s important to find what works for you. THE aerobic exercise enhances blood flow to the brain, increasing the area of the hippocampus, responsible for memory and learning. Respectively, weight training prevents shrinkage of this area. On the other hand, and yoga worked therapeutically in people 55 and older, according to a study from the University of California. Another alternative practice, the tai chi (a type of war choreography), improved it problem solving and memory skills of the elderly, as a study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience found. Finally, she is also impressive effect of dance in shielding the brain, as a landmark New England Journal of Medicine study concluded that dancing reduced the risk of dementia by 76% – twice as much as reading.
The news was published in issue n.10 of ygeiamou magazine which was released with THE THEME on Saturday 28/10