A swathe of research on cognitive function and exercise suggests that the benefits of physical activity can have profound advantages for your brain. Research published in Comparative Physiology, for instance, has noted that exercise, in conjunction with a healthy diet, may help to prevent neurological and cognitive disorders. What’s more, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that physical activity can be a boon for problem solving, emotional balance, learning and memory.
However, a new study published in Nature Metabolism has results that seem to contradict those prior findings. According to researchers, marathon running can deplete a crucial brain substance for motor coordination, as well as sensory and emotional regulation.
Although that might sound…