They reveal that people are able to create new neurons at any age through simple and simple exercise.

A few years ago, science and everyone thought that every person was born with a number of neurons, which diminished over the years.

However, the reality is no longer like that. he is able to create new neurons, whatever their age, according to a study by Professor Terry Sejnowski of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.

According to El País, our brain is plastic and It can allow the creation of new neurons in certain areas, such as the hippocampus. This place, whose name comes from its shape similar to that of a seahorse, is one of those responsible for our memory and our spatial capacity.

How did the study begin?

It all started with tests on rodents, which were shown different pictures that needed to differentiate. And when the mice learned to distinguish them, the experts realized that new neurons were born in their hippocampus.

Meanwhile, when the exercise was stopped, the reverse occurred: these new neurons died. But it was to resume the activity for it to be generated again, which proves that repeated practice facilitates their birth.

How to generate new neurons?

In the case of the human being, the university insured that the best way to achieve this is to play sports. In this way, exercise not only helps a person to be physically healthier and in a better state, but also helps the brain to stay young and produce new neurons.

In this sense, Professor Sejnowski does not have any doubt that, in the case of children, the most important aspects that can be experienced in school are two: "the gym and recreation are the most important elements of the program ".

that any person, of any age, can create new neurons while maintaining a good physical condition, must exercise at least three times a week for 30 minutes. Your body and your hippocampus will be grateful to you.