The link between exercise and better cognitive function is undisputed. Countless studies now prove that at every phase of life, from preschool through old age, exercise improves brain function. As you look specifically at students in all age groups, those who exercise regularly perform better on tests that measure their cognitive thinking. The relationship is clear: exercise improves cognitive learning. Consider one such study.
In a 2009 study of nine- and ten-year-olds, researchers found a direct connection between fitness and the structure of the brain itself. Using brain imaging (pictures of the brain), the scientists found students who were fit had a hippocampus averaging twelve percent larger than those who were unfit. Because the hippocampus helps to regulate memory and emotion, a larger hippocampus improves your ability to remember. The more fit subjects demonstrated a better ability to remember and integrate learned information. This study and others have shown that increased blood flow to the brain does more than just deliver and remove fuel and waste, it directly impacts your ability to form, regulate, and use memories.
How does exercise increases oxygen intake?
- exercise wakes you up
- exercise changes blood chemistry
- exercise increases blood flow
- exercise builds muscles
Exercise increases blood flow, which increases oxygen intake.
Exercise increases blood flow, which increases oxygen intake.
Exercise increases blood flow, which increases oxygen intake.
Exercise increases blood flow, which increases oxygen intake.
In the study cited, what physical difference was found?
- higher natural intelligence
- bigger brain
- smaller frontal lobes
- bigger hippocampi
The hippocampus was found to be larger for fit students than for those who were unfit.
The hippocampus was found to be larger for fit students than for those who were unfit.
The hippocampus was found to be larger for fit students than for those who were unfit.
The hippocampus was found to be larger for fit students than for those who were unfit.
What is the benefit of a larger hippocampus?
- your brain is larger
- improved ability to regulate and use memories
- it helps you process more complex information more accurately
- it supports other brain function
A larger hippocampus gives you a better abilty to regulate and use memories.
A larger hippocampus gives you a better abilty to regulate and use memories.
A larger hippocampus gives you a better abilty to regulate and use memories.
A larger hippocampus gives you a better abilty to regulate and use memories.
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