Physical activity not only keeps your muscles in good shape, but also your brain - including improving memory.
As scientists have found out, there is a direct relationship between playing sports and improved memory and attention. It's all about a special protein - BDNF, which is produced during exercise. It is also responsible for the development of neurons - brain cells.
At the same time, playing sports stimulates the growth of the hippocampus - the part of the brain that is responsible for the formation of neural connections, associations, and also for mood.
That is, playing sports directly affects the improvement of memory and your mood. The more neural connections are formed in the brain, the more gray matter is formed, the better the connection between your body and mind. Thus, sport protects against the development of senile dementia and helps keep consciousness clear for many years.
American neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki studied in detail the connection between intellectual abilities and sports. She concluded that the best effect on the brain can be achieved by combining aerobic exercise (eg, running, dancing) and mental (mantras, affirmations, meditation). It helps you feel the connection between your brain and body, keep you motivated, and improves your mood more effectively.You will be interested to know 3 sports that extend life.
