By Dr. Neeraj Mehta {Ph. D. in Human Biomechanics & Alternative Medicine}
This article is about how exercise has helped me in many aspects of my life. Working out has taught me how to care for my mind and body. I have more energy and am better able to finish things, whether at work, running a side company, or managing my family time. The best part was that I could assist people while doing what I like.
This is all my personal fitness research and experience… Exercise is a kind of medicine with several advantages. Everyone benefits from healing their heart and muscles while using their intellect. Making lists is useful for learning a new language, shopping, or remembering to-do lists. Daily exercise is a panacea. Regular exercise improves brain function. Neurogenesis promotes brain cell growth (neurons). Cardio and weight exercise may be best for the brain.
Exercise improves cerebral blood flow and lowers free radicals. One of the most interesting recent discoveries is that increased oxygen levels improve mental sharpness.
Exercise strengthens the cell connections. Exercise stimulates memory and learning-related brain regions.
Exercise may help prevent Alzheimer’s. Several studies indicate that regular exercise lowers the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
Studies show that BDNF, or brain-derived neurotrophic factor, aids in the growth of neurons. Exercising increases BDNF levels. These alterations are epigenetic, affecting how genes are produced, resulting in changes in brain connections and function.
In a recent study in UCLA researchers found that exercise increased brain growth factors, allowing the brain to establish new neural connections more easily.
Moderate exercise seems to be anti-inflammatory, regulating the immune system and reducing inflammation. This is critical given recent discoveries in neuroscience about the role of inflammation in anxiety and depression.
Researchers also discovered in recent research that even among those who did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity, each hour of light-intensity physical activity and walking at least 7,500 steps per day was associated with increased overall brain capacity. “Roughly 1.4 to 2.2 years less brain aging” was the result of this study.
Finally, exercise seems to increase dopamine and endorphin levels, which are brain chemicals that interact between neurons. These traits lead to a good mood and motivation.
Exercise relieves anxiety and sorrow also:
High stress may damage your health. According to scientific studies, exercise has been shown to help improve your ability to withstand stress and preserve your overall health. Pay attention to your posture.
Exercise has also been studied for its impact on brain function and emotions like sadness and anxiety. Exercise enhances memory, cognition, and academic performance. Regular exercise has a similar impact on depressive symptoms as psychotherapy, according to studies. This reduces anxiety symptoms in people with anxiety disorders.
New research found that exercise had comparable psychological effects in the treatment of anxiety. It has been shown that, in some cases, exercise is equivalent to prescription antidepressant medications in terms of effectiveness in patients with severe depression, and those who go through a two-week exercise program have significant reductions in anxiety sensitivity.
“So, in order to enhance your life, you must exercise on a regular basis. When it comes to physical activity, nearly everyone, even the elderly, may benefit from some kind of physical activity. It is possible that being active will help you in a number of ways, regardless of your physical or mental health.” – Dr. Neeraj Mehta (Director GFFI Fitness Academy)
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https://qz.com/2018965/how-exercise-protects-the-brain-against-depression-and-anxiety/
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