Running Has These Unbelievable Effects On The Brain
By PsyBlog, February 11, 2017
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Runners show greater connectivity between vital parts of the brain than non-runners, new research finds.
Stronger connections are seen in areas important for decision-making, planning and controlling attention.
It is one of the first studies to show the benefits of running on younger brains in this way.
Fewer studies, though, have looked at repetitive activities like running or cycling.
Dr Raichlen said:
“These activities that people consider repetitive actually involve many complex cognitive functions — like planning and decision-making — that may have effects on the brain.”
