Originally Posted by
Machka
A very interesting article showed up in my newsfeed today ...
https://www.brainline.org/blog/getti...ou-should-care
A quote from the article:
"Certain types of physical exercise have been shown to markedly (threefold) increase BDNF synthesis in the human brain, a phenomenon which is partly responsible for exercise-induced neurogenesis and improvements in cognitive function.
A three hundred percent increase in a protein known to help the brain recover is something to look at quite seriously. Neurogenesis is a simple concept. It is the growth of new brain cells.
Think about this for a moment: engaging in regular physical activity produces a chemical that is proven to stimulate new brain cell growth. This vital chemical keeps brain circuits running smoothly and is increased threefold by regular exercise. I call this nothing short of remarkable.
The good news is that you don’t need to be a daily cyclist to get this benefit. Shared by the doctor who presented at our group, thirty minutes of exercise, three times a week, will release BDNF’s and speed the neuro healing process."
Meanwhile, Rowan's internal "IT guys" are still busy reconnecting the servers while we wait for more testing with regard to his back/leg and vision.
That must be encouraging. It's amazing. Wishing you the best possible outcome, and quickly too. I think the fitness you both already had from cycling and walking is a big help.