Story at-a-glance Recent research reveals that exercise promotes a process known as neurogenesis, i.e. your brain’s ability to adapt and grow new brain cells, regardless of your age During exercise, nerve cells release proteins that stimulate the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor or BDNF, which in turn helps preserve existing brain cells and stimulates the growth of new neurons There’s compelling evidence showing that exercise produces large cognitive gains and helps fight dementia BDNF is also expressed in your neuro-muscular system where it helps protect against age-related muscle atrophy. So BDNF is actively involved in the preservation and rejuvenation of both your muscles and your brain Workouts using nothing but your own body weight are an efficient way to get fit. You can even fulfill the requirements for a high intensity exercise using nothing more than your own body weight, a chair, and a wall
Posted on: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:27:11 +0000
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