Exercise can boost memory and help treat Alzheimer's, new study finds
dailyrecord.co.ukExercise is known for its many benefits such as weight loss and muscle building, but new research has found that physical activity can also help improve memory.Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology studied how the chemical signals released by exercising muscles promote neuronal development in the brain.
Academics were keen to examine one "crucial" area of the organ that focuses on cognitive function like memory, focus and attention to detail.Findings, published in journal Neuroscience, show that certain chemicals released by contracting muscles are linked to increased messages sent within the brain, therefore boosting growth and health.Academics say the results pave the way for exercise-based treatments for neuro disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
With no cure, those with the condition experience cognitive decline like memory loss - and eventual deterioration.But how is exercise - a physical task - linked to the vital organ?
When working out, muscles contract and release certain compounds to the bloodstream. For instance, when biceps contract to lift a heavy weight these released compounds travel all over the body - even to the brain.
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