Proper breathing improves brain function
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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Respiratory gymnastics is used for the prevention and treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, heart, vessels, with vegeto-vascular dystonia, diabetes, sexual dysfunction, as well as for weight normalization. But in the last study, scientists found that a special set of breathing exercises improves brain activity.
The new study was carried out by specialists from the Feinberg School of Medicine and Health, during the work it was established that the work of the brain is significantly improved if you regularly perform breathing exercises. But to improve brain activity is not enough just exercises, according to scientists, the key is precisely the rhythm of breathing. In addition, special equipment recorded many differences in nasal and oral breathing.
Experts were able to establish that the rhythm of breathing strongly affects the level of electroactivity, which is associated with memory processes. In the experiments involved 40 people who performed various breathing exercises and tried to determine the emotional state shown in the pictures of people. As a result, experts have established that it is easier for a person to determine the emotional state of another person during an inspiration. When viewing inanimate images, the memory of volunteers worked better on exhalation.
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Experts are sure that inhaling is an important process not only for the respiratory system, but also for the brain. During the inspiration, the activity of the amygdala changes significantly, and neurons are strongly stimulated in the cerebral cortex.
In Britain, experts believe that it is important not only to breathe properly, but also to lead a healthy lifestyle for good brain work. According to experts, proper nutrition, refusal from alcohol and smoking, physical activity improves the work of the brain, in addition, proper nutrition and exercise will help even rejuvenate the body. Such a statement was recently made by specialists from the University of Aberdeen, who in a series of experiments found that there is a relationship between brain and physical activity. At the same time, this relationship is constant and does not weaken or disappear with time. If to say in simple words, if a person has a desire to lead a healthy lifestyle, then it will not be a problem for him to play sports, eat only the right and healthy food, give up bad habits, etc.
British experts are sure that the main thing is an independent decision to lead a healthy image. In this case, you can not follow fashion, listen to friends or family, this decision should be a purely personal desire of man, otherwise the body and the brain begin to occur completely different processes.
Experts recommend that anyone who wants to adhere to a healthy lifestyle carefully analyze their habits, preferences, eating habits, etc. First and foremost, you need to adjust your diet and refuse harmful food. The maximum of harmful substances for the body is contained in fried and fatty foods, so if you refuse such products, you will take the first step not only to improve your health, but also help the brain to work as efficiently as possible.
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