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This Is How Exercise Affects the Brain

Exercise is good for the body and impacts our neurobiology. No wonder scientists are digging further into ways exercise affects the brain.

Woman doing yoga as an exercise. Learn how exercise impacts the brain.Credit: Sabrina Bracher/Shutterstock

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It is no secret that exercise can do wonders for our health. Exercise is good for losing weight, preventing illnesses, improving heart health and boosting well-being. Also, let’s be honest – if you are a workout buff, you know how good exercising feels.

There is plenty of research to support these claims. Still, the benefits of exercising go beyond the physiological effects. Not surprisingly, it also impacts our neurobiology. As a machine working around the clock, the brain bears the brunt of our workout sessions (even though we don’t realize it). So, how does exercise affect the brain?

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Exercise, especially aerobic activity, affects the brain in numerous ways. Not only does exercise help you fight illnesses, improve your mood and provide a burst of energy, but it works on direct mechanisms in our neuron system to provide us with lifelong health and well-being. ...

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