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Just 10 min of very slow running - at a pace close to walking - can improve mood and executive function, a set of higher-order cognitive processes involved in goal-directed behavior and attention. Even a brief bout of slow running can stimulate the brain.…
🏃 Just 10 minutes of very slow running (around 3-6 km/h) significantly improves mood and executive function, according to research from the University of Tsukuba.
🧠 This brief exercise boosts activity in prefrontal brain regions linked to attention, goal-directed behavior, and mood regulation.
✨ The study suggests that the rhythmic up-and-down movement of running may contribute to mood enhancement, likening it to a "vertical-bounce exercise."
👍 Very slow running is highlighted as an accessible exercise option, requiring little exertion and potentially benefiting individuals with lower fitness levels.
#running #exercise #brainhealth
🧠 This brief exercise boosts activity in prefrontal brain regions linked to attention, goal-directed behavior, and mood regulation.
✨ The study suggests that the rhythmic up-and-down movement of running may contribute to mood enhancement, likening it to a "vertical-bounce exercise."
👍 Very slow running is highlighted as an accessible exercise option, requiring little exertion and potentially benefiting individuals with lower fitness levels.
#running #exercise #brainhealth