Brain Boost

Many of us grew up being told that once we lose brain cells, they never grow back (so no head banging to heavy metal!) but neuroscientists now know that is not true. Adults can undergo neurogenesis, or the formation of new neurons. Even better news is that we can enhance the effectiveness of these new connections by simple exercise, like a walk or a swim. Translation: FU3L makes you smarter and science proves it :)


In an April NY Times magazine article, the author explains that,  "exercise... does more to bolster thinking than thinking does." Although the brain is not a muscle, it gains benefits from exercise of the musculoskeletal system. And before you are discouraged thinking you have to run a marathon to become the next Einstein the article notes that, "Whatever the activity, though, an emerging message from the most recent science is that exercise needn’t be exhausting to be effective for the brain." 


So what are you waiting for? Get moving! Summer is upon us which means it's the perfect time to get outside and start moving. You can integrate the other areas of FU3L into your exercise by listening to worship music as you work out or walking to a farmer's market for fresh produce (more brain food!) Leave a comment about how you are keeping your mind and body sharp.