Physical exercise increases brain size

According to a new American study, activity physicalphysical Even moderate is associated with an increase in… SizesSizes brain, suggesting potential neuroprotective effects. Affected brain areas – ThemeTheme gray and white matter,SeahorseSeahorseThe frontal, parietal, and occipital lobes are responsible for memory, learning, and even decision-making abilities. Although a “bigger” brain does not necessarily guarantee increased cognitive function, it is often considered a good indicator of changed cognitive abilities.

The study published in Journal of Alzheimer's Disease It included 10,125 healthy participants (mean 53 years, half of whom were women). Three-quarters reported engaging in moderate or vigorous physical activity about four days a week, defined as activities that increase breathing and heart rate for at least 10 continuous minutes such as walking and running. The research examined their brain scans (by MRI) and found that athletic people had larger brain volumes than others. While “10,000 steps a day” is common, 4,000 steps a day would be enough to have a positive impact on brain health according to researchers.

Sport, a partner for healthy aging?

With age, this beneficial effect becomes increasingly important because the likelihood of developing a neurodegenerative disease (eg, Alzheimer's disease) increases. Researchers believe that larger brain sizes may help delay the cognitive decline that accompanies these diseases. ” Physical exercise not only reduces the risk of cancer DementiaDementiaBut it also helps maintain brain volume, which is crucial as we age “, And it ends Radiologist Cyrus Raji, from Washington University in St. Louis.