Bigger & Better Body Boosters
If getting fit and healthy isn't enough motivation, new research shows that working out has more very cool wellness benefits.
Your Brain Grows:
Exercise increases the size of the brains hippocampus, an area that regulates emotion and memory formation. The bigger size is related to better recall and decision making. The brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that promotes the development of neurons and brain tissue, likely plays a role. A study in Neuroscience Letter showed that strength training can boost production of BDNF by 77%
Your Skin Gets Smoother & Healthier:
When you work out, your body produces a protein called IL-15 that encourages the growth of mitochondria, cell structures that revitalize your complexion. Therefore, working out can ease skin conditions like psoriasis, a disorder in which cells build up and form scaly, itchy patches. Exercise releases anti-inflammatory compounds that can help relieve psoriasis. Plus, the slimming effects of being active and eating well may improve psoriasis symptoms by 48%
Your Vision Gets Sharper:
The workout triggered spike of BDNF helps your eyes, as your retina is actually part of your brain. So BDNF also benefits retinal cells, that may be why recent research is showing that regular exercisers are less likely to develop age related macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma. Wear sunglasses when you're exercising outside, though, over time the exposure to UV rays can harm your vision.
Your Brain Grows:
Exercise increases the size of the brains hippocampus, an area that regulates emotion and memory formation. The bigger size is related to better recall and decision making. The brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that promotes the development of neurons and brain tissue, likely plays a role. A study in Neuroscience Letter showed that strength training can boost production of BDNF by 77%
Your Skin Gets Smoother & Healthier:
When you work out, your body produces a protein called IL-15 that encourages the growth of mitochondria, cell structures that revitalize your complexion. Therefore, working out can ease skin conditions like psoriasis, a disorder in which cells build up and form scaly, itchy patches. Exercise releases anti-inflammatory compounds that can help relieve psoriasis. Plus, the slimming effects of being active and eating well may improve psoriasis symptoms by 48%
Your Vision Gets Sharper:
The workout triggered spike of BDNF helps your eyes, as your retina is actually part of your brain. So BDNF also benefits retinal cells, that may be why recent research is showing that regular exercisers are less likely to develop age related macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma. Wear sunglasses when you're exercising outside, though, over time the exposure to UV rays can harm your vision.
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