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Neurofitness: Exercising the Brain | Juan Pablo Barea | TEDxYouth@AICS
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-20 14:56
Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] [Applause] What if I told you there's something that you can take today that would optimize your cognitive functions like memory, focus, and also give you a mood boost that would last for around 3 hours.But uh if you did that repetitively in the long term, it would also have benefits against Alzheimer, dementia, and even depression. Would you take it. Yes.Right. So, I'm here to talk to you about the positive effects that physical exercise have in your brain. I call it neuro fitne ...
The neurobiology of sport | Natalia Monkiewicz | TEDxTrilo Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-14 16:09
Health & Wellness - Over 80% of adolescents worldwide do not meet the World Health Organization's standard of at least one hour of daily physical activity [2] - A 2011 study showed that regular physical activity can increase the volume of the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for memory [7][8] - Participants who exercised regularly experienced a 2% increase in hippocampus volume over a year, while inactive adults typically see a 1% decrease [10] - Physical activity aids in the synthesis of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which supports learning and memory [11][12] Stress Management & Cognitive Function - Physical exercise can help regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, reducing the negative impacts of chronic stress and cortisol [17][19] - Regular physical activity can improve performance under pressure and enhance the ability to cope with stressful situations [28][29] Evolutionary Biology & Learning - From an evolutionary perspective, physical exertion and heightened brain activity are interconnected for survival, aiding in analyzing situations and adapting to stressors [5][6]