What effect does daily exercise have on our brains?
Exercise improves all cognitive functions: memory, attention, creativity and mood – they all get better if we’re physically active. The immediate effects probably come from the brain getting more blood, as blood flow to the brain seems to increase by about 20% during exercise. After six to 12 months of regular exercise three times a week, the hippocampus, the memory centre of the brain grows and gets physically bigger. The way different regions in the brain are connected to one another is also strengthened
