Neuroscientists have known for a while that regular exercise builds brain power. Now, researchers at Cambridge University believe they may know the reason — exercises like running actually promote the growth of new brain cells.
The Guardian reports:
“[In the Cambridge experiments] a few days of running led to the growth of hundreds of thousands of new brain cells that improved the ability to recall memories without confusing them, a skill that is crucial for learning and other cognitive tasks, researchers said.”
As researchers delve deeper into the science of longevity, new discoveries about the role cortisol plays in human health has emerged that we can use to enhance our bodies and maybe even conquer fear.
From 10,000 BC (fair-use doctrine)
For those of you who missed that day of health class, cortisol is a major steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands — the “stress” hormone.
Our bodies evolved this way in order to produce a fight-or-flight response when faced with a potentially fatal situation — especially during our species’ longest epoch of existence as Paleolithic hunter-gatherers.
Neuroscientists have known for a while that regular exercise builds brain power. Now, researchers at Cambridge University believe they may know the reason — exercises like running actually promote the growth of new brain cells.
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