We don’t need to be told that exercising benefits our health, but did you know it benefits your brain too? If you’re keen to make your brain healthier while you exercise, a new study suggests you should opt for a not-too intense form of running. Until recently, scientists thought that humans were born with a fixed number of brain cells. Now it’s been proven that some areas of the brain, such as the hippocampus, which is needed to store memories, can continue to gain new neurons throughout adulthood. And it was found that running helps to create those extra neurons. For those of us looking to add those extra neurons, just make sure that the running isn’t all too intense as high-intensity stress can cause stress, which inhibits the production of neurons. Now you have one more incentive to get some exercise, so get out there and start running.
Exercise is a boost for your brain, too
More of Today's Solutions
Why you should drink coffee after breakfast—and not before
While it may be tempting to drink coffee the moment you get out of bed, a study from the University of Bath suggests that ...
Read MoreWildlife filmaker provides a unique insight into the daily lives of bees
You may have seen bees flying around your backyard or local park, but it can be difficult for the naked human eye to grasp ...
Read MoreThis is the UN plan to tackle plastic pollution
The Optimist Daily very much likes writing about plastic cleanup in the oceans. So, we were ecstatic when we learned about the beginnings of a ...
Read MoreRevel at the most detailed image of our universe yet
Here at The Optimist Daily, we have been sharing every exciting step of the James Webb Telescope’s journey, from its long-awaited launch, to when ...
Read More
