The Neuroscience of Memory by Sherrie D. All

Author:Sherrie D. All
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Published: 2021-05-25T21:32:31+00:00

Chapter 6.

Move Your Body to Build a Bigger Brain

It is no secret that being more active is good for you. I’m sure this comes as no shock to you. Physical activity (or the dreaded word “exercise”—yikes!) is frequently called the most effective, most commonly available, and most underutilized panacea for practically every ailment from heart disease to diabetes to depression to, yes, memory. And yet, far too many of us don’t do nearly enough of it. Why? We resist, we resist, we resist.

This chapter is about how physical activity can help your brain and your memory. I will present some of the exciting new research that shows how moving your body helps your brain.

I do not want to pile on you a bunch of “shoulds.” I don’t want you to feel ashamed of your activity level because shame is immobilizing. I want to inspire you, and once you know how incredibly beneficial moving your body is for your memory, and we remove some of your mental roadblocks, I think you’ll be out there boppin’ along, movin’ around like never before.

Listen, I get the resistance. There are definitely times when I fall off my physical activity routine and find myself being way too sedentary. The downside is not just physical but also mental. I get grumpy and foggy, lose things, and even struggle with conversations a bit now that I’m in my forties. When I admit that I’m in one of those stages, I use the exercises below to try and pop myself out of it. My aim here is to help you build up the motivation, courage, and support you need to get your body moving, while also soaking in all of the brain (and body) benefits. But first, let’s get a sense of what’s been holding you back.

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