Experts revealed a link between aerobic exercise and cognitive clarity. Studies show that runners had bursts of clarity, enhanced moods and the tendency to get lost in their own thoughts.
Experts revealed that 30 to 40 minutes of exercise could enhance learning and emotions by increasing blood flow to regions in the brain to produce new neurons. Immediately after exercise, studies show improved problem solving, attention and memory immediately.
Studies have shown that after a run, new neurons are being formed in the hippocampus of the brain that enhances learning and memory. The birth of new brain cells just happens to be in that memory area, according to Karen Postal, president of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology.
Similar studies have shown that an increased blood flow is noticed in the brain's frontal lobe. This part of the brain is associated with clear thinking, focus, concentration and planning ahead.
In addition, this region of the brain is also linked to emotion regulation. A study from Harvard University found that aerobic exercise did not prevent an increase in sad responses from a supposed stressor.
Finally, another benefit of running in long distance is mindlessness. Mindlessness such as daydreaming is said to be important to a person's well-being. Positive constructional daydreaming helps with enhanced learning, attention cycling and creativity for problem solving.
Interestingly, a similar research on animal models suggests that newly born cells may die within a few days if the brain is not challenged to take in new information. However, when exercise is combined with using memory function, the cells become permanent.
Cardiovascular health is extremely important in preserving and improving memory and learning, according to clinical psychologist and memory researcher Thomas Crook, Ph.D. Crook explains that aside from working the heart, the brain works simultaneously, according to Active.
Previous studies have concluded that the brain cells humans were born with was the same all through one's life. The results of the findings made it clear, however, the brain areas responsible for making new memories can be triggered by exercise.
Since people who exercise regularly are 50 percent less likely to develop dementia, the findings can explain why exercise supports the percentage. The findings also discredited the theory that brains cannot make new neurons when people grow older, according to Daily Mail.
