BRAIN HEALTH AND AEROBIC EXERCISE

Aerobic exercise significantly boosts brain health by increasing blood flow, promoting new brain cell growth, and improving cognitive functions like memory, focus, and problem-solving, even making brains appear biologically younger.

Activities like brisk walking, swimming, and cycling enhance executive function and can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, with combined aerobic and strength training offering even greater benefits, especially for older adults. 

How Aerobic Exercise Helps Your Brain:

Increases Blood Flow: Gets more oxygen and energy to your brain, improving function.

Boosts Brain Structure: Promotes the growth of new brain cells (neurogenesis) and connections (synaptogenesis).

Enhances Cognition: Improves memory, attention, processing speed, planning, and multitasking.

Protects Against Decline: Reduces the risk of dementia and can offset age-related brain changes.

Releases Beneficial Molecules: Triggers the release of substances like BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) and extraines that support neuron repair and growth.

Research On Connections

MRI scans show exercise can make the brain look younger. Source: Science Daily

Engaging in 140 minutes or more of weekly exercise can lower the risk of developing dementia by 69%. Source: John Hopkins University

“Physical activity also has important mental health beneifts including reduced feelings of depression and stress, mood enhancement and emotional well-being, increased energy levels and improved sleep” Source: National Institute On Aging

According to the American Medical Association, a study of 116,000 adults who worked out two to four times more than the vigorous physical activity recommendations—about 150 to 299 minutes per week—were found to have 21% to 23% lower all-cause mortality Source: American Medical Association

RECOMMENDED HEALTHY AGING PROTOCOL

“I Get 30+ Minutes Aerobic Exercise”: Answer = 5-7 Days A Week