Diane
18-01-2008, 05:41 PM
Found this, posted at Mindblog (http://mindblog.dericbownds.net/2008/01/exercise-effects-on-brain-and-cognition.html) this morning:
Be smart, exercise your heart: exercise effects on brain and cognition
Charles H. Hillman1, Kirk I. Erickson2 & Arthur F. Kramer2
Abstract
An emerging body of multidisciplinary literature has documented the beneficial influence of physical activity engendered through aerobic exercise on selective aspects of brain function. Human and non-human animal studies have shown that aerobic exercise can improve a number of aspects of cognition and performance. Lack of physical activity, particularly among children in the developed world, is one of the major causes of obesity. Exercise might not only help to improve their physical health, but might also improve their academic performance. This article examines the positive effects of aerobic physical activity on cognition and brain function, at the molecular, cellular, systems and behavioural levels. A growing number of studies support the idea that physical exercise is a lifestyle factor that might lead to increased physical and mental health throughout life.
I guess they didn't look at the Taubs movie about white bread and sugar.
Although I don't dispute in any way that motion is lotion or that exercise won't strengthen hearts, or that longterm (dogged) exercise might not change factors that COULD lead to decreased food intake over time.. leading to weight loss..
Be smart, exercise your heart: exercise effects on brain and cognition
Charles H. Hillman1, Kirk I. Erickson2 & Arthur F. Kramer2
Abstract
An emerging body of multidisciplinary literature has documented the beneficial influence of physical activity engendered through aerobic exercise on selective aspects of brain function. Human and non-human animal studies have shown that aerobic exercise can improve a number of aspects of cognition and performance. Lack of physical activity, particularly among children in the developed world, is one of the major causes of obesity. Exercise might not only help to improve their physical health, but might also improve their academic performance. This article examines the positive effects of aerobic physical activity on cognition and brain function, at the molecular, cellular, systems and behavioural levels. A growing number of studies support the idea that physical exercise is a lifestyle factor that might lead to increased physical and mental health throughout life.
I guess they didn't look at the Taubs movie about white bread and sugar.
Although I don't dispute in any way that motion is lotion or that exercise won't strengthen hearts, or that longterm (dogged) exercise might not change factors that COULD lead to decreased food intake over time.. leading to weight loss..