Alzheimer’s disease does not affect the whole brain equally (Photo credit: Pixabay)
Breathing exercises have an affect of heart rate and impacts nervous system, according to the study
Breathing exercises can help in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, stated a new research. Many studies have proven the benefits of regular exercising helps in leading a healthy lifestyle. Experts are also of the opinion that exercises can reduce stress and improve quality of life. But now, the recent research, published in Scientific Reports, have found that these stress relieving exercises like yoga, meditation can lower risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
The study analysed how breathing exercises affect levels of the protein amyloid. Changes in this protein is a hallmark for developing the disease.
What did the study find?
The study highlighted that the breathing exercises also had an effect on the heart. These exercises are shown to increase the heart rate of the participants. The participants were asked to perform breathing exercises for 20 minutes, for four weeks.
Along with changing heart rate, the breathing exercises are also associated with dropping the level of amyloid beta peptides and tau protein in the blood stream.
The authors concluded that the way we breathe is linked with changes in the heart rate and affects the nervous system. It also affects how the brain produces and clears proteins related to Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease worsens overtime
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that displays itself as memory loss and cognitive deficits. The disease usually targets the elderly population. The scientific reason for these symptoms is the presence of plagues and tangles in the brain. Another feature is a loss of connection between the nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain.
These features mean that information cannot pass easily between different areas of the brain or between the brain and the muscles or organs.
