You may have heard that exercise is good for brain health. But what are the best exercises for brain health? While there are some super athletes after age 50, many who haven’t kept up with exercise don’t know where to begin. And what are the best exercises for brain health? Let’s talk about it.
You don’t have to be over 50 to get the benefits, either. The earlier you start, the better off your brain will be.
Physical exercise increases cerebral blood flow (CBF) and increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). In addition, it releases those feel-good hormones like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. These hormones help boost your feeling of well-being, help with muscle tension and improve sleep, according to AARP (2020).
Studies have found that exercise, especially aerobic exercise, shows increased cognitive improvement in both animals and humans. It increases the number of blood vessels and nerve synapses, increasing brain volume, and decreasing brain atrophy in older adults, which i