For top athletes, excess physical activity could be harmful and lead to major fatigue and reduced performance, according to a new study published in the journal Current Biology. The study showed that intensive physical training could harm brain capacity, particularly cognitive control. The study indicated that athletes suffering from this syndrome might be tempted by products likely to restore their performance. From this, the researchers were able to identify similarities between overly intensive physical training and excessive mental work. This excessive physical activity leads to reduced activity of the lateral prefrontal cortex (a key region for cognitive control), similar to that observed during mental effort.

Source: Indian Express September 29, 2019 08:03 UTC