Immobility is brain poison from "summary" of Brain Rules by John Medina
When you sit or lie still for extended periods, your brain is not happy. Brains need to move. They need to be engaged in physical activity. Immobility is one of the worst things you can do to your brain. It is like slowly poisoning it. Our evolutionary history has hardwired us to move. When we are not moving, our brains suffer. Sitting still for hours at a time is a relatively recent phenomenon in human history. Our ancestors were constantly on the move, hunting, gathering, and exploring. Our brains are still wired that way. When we are immobile for too long, our brain function deteriorates. Blood flow to the brain decreases, leading to a decrease in cognitive function. Movement is essential for maintaining ...
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