Many studies have shown that exercise is good for the body and mind, and even helps the brain function, making people more refreshed. However, the latest analysis believes that following adjusting the factors of the research method, the statistical difference that exercise makes people wake up disappears, reflecting that the evidence that exercise can help brain health is very weak.
No Evidence for Improved Cognitive Ability
The study published in “Nature Human Behavior” involved more than 100 items and covered more than 10,000 healthy people. It was found that there is little evidence that regular exercise can improve the cognitive ability of healthy people. Therefore, it is recommended that healthy people use exercise Exercise caution when training your brain.
Luis Ciria, a researcher at the University of Granada in Spain, who was in charge of the study, pointed out that past studies have always pointed out that exercise is good for the brain, but relevant clinical tests are often affected by factors such as low-quality research design, too few participants and potential bias, so that there are often mixed results. And contradictory results have also stagnated research in related fields.
Non-Negative Exercise Benefits
Although whether exercise can improve brain function is still controversial, Ciria emphasized that the research does not negate the benefits of exercise on overall health, because regular exercise can bring many health benefits, and daily activities, including exercise, are associated with better cognitive performance; Healthy eating, good sleep and social interaction have also been shown to benefit the brain. Other experts argue that the potential benefits of exercise for brain health are still too early to be dismissed because many studies have been followed for too short a time to know whether long-term exercise makes a difference.
Originally published on AM730 https://www.am730.com.hk/health/research-exercise does not necessarily promote brain health/371306?utm_source=yahoorss&utm_medium=referral
