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Feeling Down? A Short, Easy Run May Help
The study found greater head acceleration predicted larger mood gains, and 24 adults also showed faster Stroop test times after the exercise.
- According to a new study in Imaging Neuroscience, a 10-minute run at a relaxed pace can significantly improve mood, with researchers from the University of Tsukuba finding surprising cognitive benefits.
- To monitor brain activity, researchers in Japan fitted 24 healthy adults with head accelerometers, tasking them with running at a pace of 3 to 6 kilometers per hour.
- During the Stroop test, participants showed increased activation in the left lateral prefrontal cortex and shorter response times, with the test measuring how well individuals identify the color of text reading "RED" or other names.
- Running at an intensity equal to about 35% of peak oxygen uptake offers an accessible form of exercise, benefiting those who find high-intensity workouts like CrossFit challenging or inaccessible.
- Researchers noted that while previous research on cycling showed modest mood effects, these findings suggest running is a different experience as evidence grows that light physical activity offers significant cognitive rewards.
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The benefits of exercise for the brain and mood are well documented and worth the effort—even a few thousand steps a day can positively impact cognitive function. And whether you love exercise or hate it, just a few minutes of a specific exercise can improve brain function and mood, even when done with […]
Already a ten-minute slow run improves mood and supports the work of the cerebral cortex. At the same time, it is an exercise available to almost everyone, - report researchers from Japan.
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