A 10-minute run can significantly improve brain function and boost mood, researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan said in Scientific Reports.
Doctors studied the condition of 26 healthy men and women who were not involved in jogging. They were divided into two groups. One of them participated in ten-minute runs, and the second was a control one. The researchers used the Stroop test, which includes assignments to match different words and colors, and an assessment of infrared spectroscopy. A two-dimensional scale allowed experts to measure the mood of the volunteers.
After analyzing the data, the scientists called this type of physical activity a simple way to improve brain function: a gentle ten-minute jogging significantly increases local blood flow in various areas of the prefrontal cortex. This part of the brain is responsible for communication with other people, speed of decision-making, achievement of goals, self-control, and other cognitive functions. All participants reported an improvement in mood after a short workout.
Earlier, triathlon coach Alexander Halamanov said that morning jogging can significantly reduce excess weight. After sleep and a long interval between meals, the level of insulin in the body decreases, so the process of burning fat is faster.
