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→http://ecogreenlove.com/?p=15744While it may not be the first activity you consider exercise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gardening does in fact qualify as exercise. Not only does gardening impact our physical health, but it supports our mental health as well. Here are just a few of the many benefits gardening has on our health.
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9 May 2022
Effects of physical activity on the brain
Simply moving your body has immediate, long-lasting and protective benefits for brain Better mood, better energy, better memory, better attention
A single workout you do will immediately increase levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and noradrenaline
Studies have shown that a single workout will improve your reaction times ♀️
Exercise produces brand new brain cells, new brain cells in the hippocampus, that actually increase its volume, as well as improve your long-term memory
Exercise will do is its protective effects on your brain. It is important because the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus are the two areas that are most susceptible to neurodegenerative diseases and normal cognitive decline in ageing. The more you’re working out, the bigger and stronger your hippocampus and prefrontal cortex gets
The rule of thumb is you want to get three to four times a week exercise minimum 30 minutes an exercise session plus aerobic exercise ♀️
So don’t forget to care of yourself every day Stay strong and healthy
Resource: TED The brain-changing benefits of exercise / speaker Wendy Suzuki
