Brain Cell Fitness

A study using mice was conducted to test the hypothesis of whether or not regular physical exercise could benefit the "fitness" of our brains.  This hypothesis was specifically directed not at whether or not exercise resulted in new brain cells being created, but rather if already existing brain cells could improve in functioning.  To test this, the mice participants were separated into sedentary control groups and exercise experimental groups. At the end of the two months, the exercise group results showed an increase in mitochondrial bio-genesis. This bio-genesis may provide a protection against diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.  It may also help in reducing brain fatigue.