Exercise and Create a Stronger, Faster Brain

Did you get your exercise in today? If not, you might want to think about it. I came across this post the other day about how a new study indicates our brains create neurons (brain cells) when we get regular exercise. The related New York Times article is here.

It used to be thought that once we developed all our brain cells in infancy we couldn't repair any damage caused by aging, drinking or other "hard living." In fact this study shows that mice given regular exercise produce 2-3 times the number of new neurons as a sedentary mouse does.

That makes me want to take a walk. How about you?