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It is widely known that walking and running are good
for our hearts. New research has also revealed pounding
the pavements can improve long-term brain function.
Experts believe the impact of the foot hitting the ground
{5} sends pressure waves through the arteries, significantly
increasing the brain’s blood supply. In the short term,
this triggers the well-known release of endorphins, making
people feel happy after a workout
But the new study suggests it may also help to
{10} improve brain function overall. Walking or running boosts
the brain’s blood supply, which improves its function and
wellbeing. Researchers at New Mexico Highlands
University used ultrasound to measure the brain’s blood
supply in 12 adults while resting, standing and steadily
{15} walking. Both walking and running created pressure
waves that significantly increased blood flow. The effect
was unsurprisingly bigger while running than walking. Yet,
the effect of walking was greater than cycling, which
involves no foot impact at all.
{20} It was once thought that the brain’s blood supply
was involuntarily regulated by the body and affected by
changes in blood pressure. The researchers wrote in
the study: ‘New data now strongly suggest that brain
blood flow is very dynamic. ‘Speculatively, walking and
{25} running may optimize brain perfusion, function and overall
sense of wellbeing during exercise.’
This comes after researchers from Iowa State
University found every hour you run could extend your
lifespan by seven hours. This holds true no matter how
{30} fast you run or how many miles you cover, they found.
THOMPSON, Alexandra. Health Reporter For Mailonline. Disponível em: <www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4440196/walking-running-boostsbrain- s-blood-supply.html>. Acesso em: 13 maio 2017.
But the new study suggests it may also help to
{10} improve brain function overall. Walking or running boosts
the brain’s blood supply, which improves its function and
wellbeing. Researchers at New Mexico Highlands
University used ultrasound to measure the brain’s blood
supply in 12 adults while resting, standing and steadily
{15} walking. Both walking and running created pressure
waves that significantly increased blood flow. The effect
was unsurprisingly bigger while running than walking. Yet,
the effect of walking was greater than cycling, which
involves no foot impact at all.
{20} It was once thought that the brain’s blood supply
was involuntarily regulated by the body and affected by
changes in blood pressure. The researchers wrote in
the study: ‘New data now strongly suggest that brain
blood flow is very dynamic. ‘Speculatively, walking and
{25} running may optimize brain perfusion, function and overall
sense of wellbeing during exercise.’
This comes after researchers from Iowa State
University found every hour you run could extend your
lifespan by seven hours. This holds true no matter how
{30} fast you run or how many miles you cover, they found.
THOMPSON, Alexandra. Health Reporter For Mailonline. Disponível em: <www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4440196/walking-running-boostsbrain- s-blood-supply.html>. Acesso em: 13 maio 2017.
{20} It was once thought that the brain’s blood supply
was involuntarily regulated by the body and affected by
changes in blood pressure. The researchers wrote in
the study: ‘New data now strongly suggest that brain
blood flow is very dynamic. ‘Speculatively, walking and
{25} running may optimize brain perfusion, function and overall
sense of wellbeing during exercise.’
This comes after researchers from Iowa State
University found every hour you run could extend your
lifespan by seven hours. This holds true no matter how
{30} fast you run or how many miles you cover, they found.
THOMPSON, Alexandra. Health Reporter For Mailonline. Disponível em: <www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4440196/walking-running-boostsbrain- s-blood-supply.html>. Acesso em: 13 maio 2017.
Fill in the parentheses with T (True) or F (False). It’s stated in the text
( ) The foot’s impact on the ground aids blood flow.
( ) The increase of the brain’s blood supply while you’re walking makes the brain work better.
( ) Walking and running prevent the brain from releasing endorphins.
( ) Greater or smaller amount of brain blood flow depends entirely on changes in blood pressure.
The correct sequence, from top to bottom, is:
( ) The foot’s impact on the ground aids blood flow.
( ) The increase of the brain’s blood supply while you’re walking makes the brain work better.
( ) Walking and running prevent the brain from releasing endorphins.
( ) Greater or smaller amount of brain blood flow depends entirely on changes in blood pressure.
The correct sequence, from top to bottom, is:
