28/06/2025
An interesting theory I began to test.
I had stopped going to the gym and very coincidental as life can throw some curve balls.
Some traumas I been through have resurfaced in such a way it really affect my mental health.
Now the experiment is over I restarted exercising specifically weight training and the improvement was instant 👌 I was able to focus and deal with life's challenges.
I share this as I have experienced it myself and for anyone who is dealing with some tough things in life, a simple walk can do wonders to alleviate the overwhelming stress you maybe experiencing.
Researchers from Kyushu University and the University of Toronto have uncovered a strong link between neurogenesis—the formation of new neurons—and the brain’s ability to disrupt traumatic and addictive memories.
By encouraging new brain cell growth in the hippocampus, either through exercise or genetic manipulation, scientists found they could weaken or even erase fear-based and drug-related memories in mice.
In one experiment, mice exposed to electric shocks developed PTSD-like behavior. But those given access to physical activity displayed much lower levels of anxiety and fear, thanks to increased neurogenesis.
A similar pattern appeared in addiction studies: mice trained to associate a specific environment with co***ne no longer showed a preference for that location after new neurons were stimulated to grow.
Although genetic methods provided some benefit, regular physical activity proved to be more effective—highlighting the powerful role exercise can play in helping the brain recover from trauma and addiction.
