Does Exercise Effect Retention?
Flex your Muscles!
Exercise is good for the brain.
Exercise increases heart rate.
Increase in heart rate means more oxygen.
More oxygen is pumped to the brain!
The benefits of exercise:
1. Reduce insulin resistance
2. Reduce Inflammation
3. Stimulate release of growth factors - chemicals that affect the health of brain cells.
Increases production of Neurochemical that promote brain cell repair.
The Effects of Exercise
on the Brain
Increases production of
Neurochemicals
that promote brain cell repair.
Improves
Memory
Lengthens
Attention Span
Boosts Decision-
Making Skills
Prompts Growth of
Nerve Cells and
Blood Vessels
Improves
Multi-Tasking
And PLanning
http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/regular-exercise-changes-brain-improve-memory-thinking-skills-201404097110
