According to the neurologist, this is a common mistake people make and damages their brain.
This may go unnoticed by society, but the relationship between muscle health and health brain It’s much stronger than you think. Many people feel frustrated by their lack of mobility even though they are not doing any exercise. What most may also not know is the true impact inactivity has on our brains and that it increases as we age.
Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett, a neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri, has noticed that many of her patients don’t exercise. Work, children, school and the temptation of passive leisure (like watching a series on Netflix) prevent him from doing more active life. According to the neurologist, “They are not investing in their strengths and, ultimately, in their minds.”
The relationship between exercise and mind is due to the fact that when we are trainingwe secrete nerve growth factor (NGF), which is a peptide involved in regulation neurons in the brain. It also supports myelin, which MedlinePlus describes as “the insulating layer or sheath that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord.” This membrane acts as a neuroprotector and can degrade with age.
Cardiovascular exercise increases blood flow to the brain, improving cognitive function and reducing the risk of heart disease. Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia in the future. IN SpainAlzheimer’s disease affects approximately 800,000 peopleaccording to the latest data from the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN). This is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60% to 70% of all cases of this disease in our country.
In this sense, learning a new sport also helps create new connections in the brain and strengthen them as you continue to practice. This daily contribution of NGF can support mobility and is an investment in the future for the proper functioning of our minds.
Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett explains that in terms of 50 years our muscle mass decreases at a rate of 1 to 2% throughout the year; this figure increases to 3% annually after age 60. Although there are those who associate this muscle weakness with very old people who suffer from falls, the truth is that this muscle weakness may begin to be noticed many years ago.
The neurologist recommends getting ahead of these age-related changes, preferably the younger the better. However, between the ages of 30 and 40, it would be ideal to take up some form of physical activity. For example, cardiovascular exercise this lasts from 25 to 30 minutes every day and more strength 30 minutes three to four times a week.
The neurologist advises his patients to start with basic biceps curls using weights PDA weighing two kilograms or just squats. After incorporating exercise into their daily routine, their patients report feeling mentally faster and with renewed vitality.