https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j Physical Activity and the Brain en-us 2020-12-03 03:40:58 UTC 2026-01-29 05:47:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9e0.png tiarotcod https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/982490481 A study on rats showed how inactivity changes the shape of neurons in the brain. That rats that were kept from any physical activity showed that their neurons had sprouted far more branches. This shows how being inactive can contribute to the health of your brain. As stated in the article, "The results underscore that inactivity can change the structure and functioning of the brain, just as activity does."]]> 2020-12-03 03:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/982490481 tiarotcod https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/982492376 Our brain is capable of many things that we may not be aware of. How our brain changes, how it works is just so complex. Eagleman has mentioned, "Throughout our childhoods, our local environments refine our brain, taking the jungle of possibilities and shaping it back to correspond to what we're exposed to."]]> 2020-12-03 03:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/982492376 tiarotcod https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/982496508 The Rush Memory and Aging Project studies adults 65 years old and older who agree to clinical assessments and organ donation at death. Their total activity daily was analyzed. Higher levels of physical activity in older adults showed less severe Parkinsonism. As said in the article, "Together, these prior studies show that both physical activity and brain pathologies are related to the severity of parkinsonism.”]]> 2020-12-03 03:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/982496508 tiarotcod https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/982587451 Studies on animals and humans were conducted to show the effects physical activity has on cognitive function. Physical activity promotes brain health and improve cognitive function. As mentioned in the article, “These collective findings indicate that physical activity may improve or reverse age- and stress-related impairment in hippocampal-related cognitive tasks.”]]> 2020-12-03 05:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/982587451 tiarotcod https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/982607709 Physical Activity and the Brain
Does physical activity and inactivity have an impact on our brain?  
Being physically active or inactive can have some contributions to your brain health whether you are a kid, teen, adult, or elderly. There are multiple studies that show the effects of physical activity and inactivity has on the brain such as studies on rats, middle school kids, and elderlies. Physical activity affects our brain in ways we may not know about such as our mood, how we learn, and risks of brain disorders. ]]> 2020-12-03 05:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/982607709 tiarotcod https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/995849377 In this TEDTalk, Wendy Suzuki mentioned how exercise puts her in a better mood. After learning that being physically active can help with your mood and stress levels I've been exercising almost everyday. After my workout routine I feel like I'm in a better mood and more energized. ]]> 2020-12-07 20:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/995849377 tiarotcod https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/995936620 Studies are mentioned that regular physical activities improve learning and memory. There was a study that showed middle school students who were in the best physical shape did better on standardized tests and had better grades. There was a report published in 1998 that proved neurogenesis, the growth of new brain cells, occurs in the human brain since scientists didn’t believe we could grow new brain cells. There was also a study that showed an active lifestyle helps preserve gray matter in the brain and slows dementia and Alzheimer’s. The studies provided help get an understanding of the effects of physical activity. As mentioned in the article, "Each of us needs to move our bodies a little bit each day to keep our brains healthy and our minds strong."]]> 2020-12-07 20:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/995936620 tiarotcod https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/996003475 Physical activity is important to having a healthy lifestyle. Exercising can help boost your mood and reduce stress. Exercise has also been shown to improve mental abilities. As mentioned in the article, "Exercise also induces the release of beneficial proteins in the brain. These nourishing proteins keep brain cells (also known as neurons) healthy, and promote the growth of new neurons."]]> 2020-12-07 20:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/996003475 tiarotcod https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/996521359 This digital file shows different ways physical activity can affect your brain. ]]> 2020-12-08 00:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tiarotcod/h853fxf74oeu4q7j/wish/996521359