Exercise helps neurogenesis, says study
Posted on: 30/Nov/2015 10:09:58 AM
A study published in the journal Brain Plasticity has said that exercise is not only good for your body, but also for your brain. According to researchers at the University of Basel in Switzerland, exercise can enhance the development of new brains cells. This helps in learning and memory in adults, a process called neurogenesis.
Scientists studied mice that spend their time running on wheels. Results showed that these mice developed twice the normal number of neurons when compared to their less active peers. The results also showed that there was an increase in cognitive ability. According to the researchers, Our research indicates that exercise-induced increase in neurogenesis improves pattern separation by supporting unique and detailed long-term representations of similar but nevertheless different memory items. Pattern separation is involved in many memory tasks of everyday life. For example, when learning the game of chess, it is critically important to remember the different shapes of pieces like the pawn and bishop.
