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An active body prevent degeneration of the brain and effect your emotions. Depression is a state of mind involving different organisms in the brain, like the amygdala,(fear & aggression) and the hypocampus (memory). They are in turn connected with the brain cortex. The different parts of the brain communicate with each other by means of electrical waves and neuro-transmitters, chemical substances.Those combinations determine what you can do, what you feel and what you think. Anti-depressants intervene with neuro-transmitters, like serotonine. Serotonine influence your mood, self confidence and appetite. A deficiency of these neuro-transmitters could lead to feelings of depression, but this theory is not proved. The tendency is to ascribe depression to a combination of genetic factors, processes which are happening in the cortex. The upper layer, which is involved in perceptions of the senses, movement and reasoning, and the neuro-transmitters. Hypogondria and lack of interest and pleasure could be signs of depression. If these mood disturbances happens with a lack of appetite, insomnia, fatique, lack of concentration, feeling of impotence or fear, restless, crying, worrying, repeating thoughts of dead or suicide, etc., there is a common ground for real depression. One out of seven people encounter feelings of depression in their lives. Your brain determines how you treat your environment, but the opposite is also true: your environment forms your brain. The good news is that we can do something about the loss of brain cells, when we get older.Our brain has a high level of plasticity, in other words, our brain is mouldable. It adjust itself to the demands. The structure of your brain is determined by what you do. They researched the brain structure of London Taxi drivers. They have to know the complete plan of London. This effects the hypocampus of the brain, an important part of the brain that takes care of the data input and of spacial observation. With London taxi drivers this part of the brain appears to be bigger than with normal London drivers. It even grows through the years. Besides structure you can also influence communication between different parts of the brain. According to research, different parts of the brain before and after cognitive behavior therapy are changed. Apparently, you can change your emotions, behavior and your thoughts. Movement plays an important role. Movement produce substances that stimulate the plasticity of the brain. How this works is unknown. But we know that movement works protective. Rats who move a lot, for example, have more connections between cells in the hypocampus, the part of the brain that is enlarged with the London taxi drivers. We also know that movement counter act degeneration of getting older. You keep your memory in good condition and you can plan better. We also know that movement helps to reduce stress. Long lasting stress damage the hypocampus. From research we know that by practicing weight-and condition training for half a year, the results are excellent. This means: when you start moving now, you immediately make progress. It doesn’t matter, whether you have been practicing sport before or not. Movement also influence moods your brain produce. Well known is the runner’s high with runners. Running produce neuro-transmitters,like endorfines.Endorfines suppress pain. Pleasant side effects are feelings of happiness, or even a feeling of euphoria. Running is a well-known therapy for people suffering from depression. Stiff cycling has the same effect: cycling relaxes and the fresh air also takes part in it. The surroundings influence via our senses our state of mind. When you cycle, they all get a change. Wind cleans our brain. About the Author: Adrian Joele became interested in nutrition and weight management while he was an associate with a nutritional supplement company. Since 2008 he wrote several articles about nutrition and weight loss and achieved expert status with Ezine Articles.com. He has been involved in nutrition and weight management for more than 12 years and he likes to share his knowledge with anyone who could benefit from it. Get his free report on nutrition and tips for healthy living, by visiting: http://www.nutrobalance2.net
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