Dynamism Biohack – The Relationship Between Movement and the Brain

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• The Sensory Feedback Edge
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Show Summary:

Nutrition is remarkable in its ability to have people with completely opposite views saying they have science to support completely opposite views.

Frustrating isn’t it?  What are we suppose to believe?

In the previous show on the five pillars of dynamic health, we talked about the beginning of movement and how it mediates our abilities to speak, write, and use gestures. This article, part II, will delve deeper into the relationship between movement and the brain.

Debunking the Myth

The myth in exercise physiology is that working out for an hour or two a day is sufficient for good health. However, this is like eating one meal a day and skipping all the other meals. This results in nutrient deficiencies and chronic diseases. Similarly, exercising for an hour and then living a sedentary lifestyle is killing us.

A recent study at Harvard conducted on healthy older adults shows that exercise positively affects the structure of key brain networks in the medial temporal lobe (MTL), which is considered the seat of learning and memory, thereby improving cognitive function. The study participants went through a 20-week dance-based aerobic exercise program, which allowed them to better learn, retain and logically apply information in new situations, improving their generalization abilities. Chiropractic care provides an alternative or complement to exercise programs as it focuses on spinal adjustments to improve nervous system function, which controls all functions of the body, including cognitive function. Chiropractic care can also improve overall health and reduce the risk of chronic inflammation, a silent killer that can contribute to various conditions, including cognitive decline.

The Origin of Human Movement

According to Dr. Wolpert, a neuroscientist and engineer, movement is the most important function of the brain. Even simple movements like picking up a pencil require coordination and computational power beyond electronic abilities. The brain creates movements because movements require a brain.

Bayesian Decision Theory in Neuroscience

Dr. Wolpert uses Bayesian decision theory to explain how the brain deals with uncertainty. The brain combines sensory input and prior knowledge to generate new beliefs. As we learn new movement skills, the brain processes statistical information about the world and our noisy sensory apparatus.

Sensory Input and the Brain

Sensory input is like shaking a ketchup bottle. When we shake the bottle, we receive true sensory feedback, but when someone taps on it, we get an extra source of sensory information. The brain combines these sources of information to make predictions about sensory feedback, which changes our perception of the world.

Movement and the brain are inextricably tied together. The brain creates movements, and movements shape the brain. Understanding the complex relationship between movement and the brain is crucial for optimal health and performance.