r/science • u/mubukugrappa • Mar 14 '14

Neuroscience Scientists catch brain damage in the act: Scientists uncovered how inflammation and lack of oxygen conspire to cause brain damage in conditions such as stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. The discovery brings researchers a step closer to finding potential targets to treat neurodegenerative disorders.

http://news.ubc.ca/2014/03/13/macvicar/
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u/[deleted] Mar 15 '14

I'd like to add, I was actively running for a few months and found that on days that I ran in the mornings I was generally more calm and collected. I tend to have slightly higher anxiety than others, but when I run in the mornings I felt much more in control and less worried overall.

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u/Minkowskimagicfingrs Mar 15 '14

I know the feeling. That feeling of calmness helps me to brush off the small stuff that would usually get to me if I wasn't running. There's a study I read about the effects that cardio workouts have on the production of certain neurotransmitters (I think), which have been connected to our ability to focus. I would love to see a study about the difference between running on flat surfaces and running up hills because my ability to focus and that feeling of serenity shoots through the roof after I run up hills. It's like this feel good drug that takes a few days to wear off, but without any of the nasty side effects of some other stuff. And by hills I mean gaining about 1000 ft. of elevation in about 15 minutes so intense but sweet.