The co-CEO of NYSE-listed IDI, Inc, Derek Dubner delivers insight into the world of consumer and business-centric data. Also an exercise enthusiast, Derek Dubner believes a healthy body breeds a healthy mind.
A healthy mind is more than just the absence of mental illness. It entails maintaining a balance in life and thinking, responding objectively to the highs and lows of life, and generally feeling good about oneself.
One key to a healthy mind is a healthy body. Exercise, therefore, can be a great way of fostering a healthy mind. By keeping the lungs, heart, and blood vessels active, exercise ensures that all parts of the body including the brain receive their required dose of nutrients and oxygen. The brain comprises only two percent of the body, yet it is responsible for using 25 percent of energy consumed. Exercise boosts the body’s cardiovascular functions, increasing the supply of nutrients to the brain.
Indeed, research has linked regular exercise to better brain function in old age. Exercising on a regular basis has been shown to stave off cognitive decline, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.
Exercise is also a great reliever of stress. It loosens tense muscles while triggering the release of feel-good hormones. Incorporating regular exercise into a weekly routine may improve mental health significantly.
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