“I’m too busy,” is no excuse. Everyone can find 5 extra minutes.
Turn up the heat
A hot shower soothes your sore muscles and makes you feel brand new. Not only that, it is also good for your brain.
Scientists have discovered that hot showers increase your brain’s production of BDNF.
What is BDNF
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I’m glad you asked.
BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor) is a protein found in the brain, spine and nerves. BDNF helps neurons (brain and nerve cells) in several ways.
BDNF has been found to be essential in allowing neurons to thrive, grow and mature.
BDNF improves the survival of brain and nerve tissue that has been subjected to injuries (healing brain from stroke or trauma).
BDNF has been demonstrated to improve the function of the hippocampus (part of brain responsible for memory formation) and basal forebrain (part of brain that promotes and facilitates learning).
BDNF encourages growth and differentiation of new neurons (nerve cells)and synapses (areas where nerves join).
BDNF enhances the survival of neurons subjected to certain degenerative diseases. In Parkinson's disease (PD), BDNF enhances the survival of dopaminergic neurons, improves dopaminergic neurotransmission and motor performance.
What you can do in 5 minutes or less: You're in the shower anyway. Enjoy the heat for a minute longer, for your brain’s sake.
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Marc, I so look forward to Sunday's Brain Workout. This will be helpful to MS patients as well!
Grazie, ;)) Doc
Grazie
Je suis très fatigué Mais j'ai cinq minutes pour prendre une douche chaude. I’m double teaming last week’s tip today. Merci.