Biking keeps you young
- sapaul
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Biking keeps you young
RIDING MOTORCYCLES can help you stay young - that's the claim being made the scientists behind a new study.
According to Japanese scientist Ryuta Kawashima, the rider's brain gets activated to increased levels over a car driver because it requires heightened alertness:
"In a convenient and easy environment, the human mind and body get used to setting the hurdle low. Our final conclusion is that riding motorcycles can lead to smart ageing."
Kawashima, a confirmed motorcycle enthusiast, is the man behind the "Brain Training" software used in many handheld game consoles. His research team worked in conjunction with Yamaha Motor Company in a string of experiments involving middle-aged men, at Tohoku University, Japan.
Some of the tests involved as many as 22 middle-aged men, who held motorcycle licences but had not been actively riding for the last ten years.
After splitting them into two groups -- one was asked to resume riding motorcycles for two months, and another to keep using bicycles or cars.
"The group that rode motorbikes posted higher marks in cognitive function tests," Kawashima said.
"Mental care is a very big issue in modern society," said Kawashima. "I think we made an interesting stir here as data showed you can improve your mental condition simply by using motorbikes to commute."
According to Japanese scientist Ryuta Kawashima, the rider's brain gets activated to increased levels over a car driver because it requires heightened alertness:
"In a convenient and easy environment, the human mind and body get used to setting the hurdle low. Our final conclusion is that riding motorcycles can lead to smart ageing."
Kawashima, a confirmed motorcycle enthusiast, is the man behind the "Brain Training" software used in many handheld game consoles. His research team worked in conjunction with Yamaha Motor Company in a string of experiments involving middle-aged men, at Tohoku University, Japan.
Some of the tests involved as many as 22 middle-aged men, who held motorcycle licences but had not been actively riding for the last ten years.
After splitting them into two groups -- one was asked to resume riding motorcycles for two months, and another to keep using bicycles or cars.
"The group that rode motorbikes posted higher marks in cognitive function tests," Kawashima said.
"Mental care is a very big issue in modern society," said Kawashima. "I think we made an interesting stir here as data showed you can improve your mental condition simply by using motorbikes to commute."
I spent my therapy money an a K1200S
The therapy worked, I got a GS now
A touch of insanity crept back in the shape of an R1200R
The therapy worked, I got a GS now
A touch of insanity crept back in the shape of an R1200R
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- RhadamYgg
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Ahhh more ammo to work with my wife. But oddly enough the study does make sense.
RhadamYgg
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RhadamYgg / Skydiver / Motorbike Rider / Mountain Climber
FZ6/11302 mi|Suzuki B-King/5178 mi|Ninja 250cc/5300 mi| (rented)ST1300 850 mi
Hoping my kids don't hate me too much in the future.
Random 2003/Corwin 2006/Cordelia and Morrigan 2009
FZ6/11302 mi|Suzuki B-King/5178 mi|Ninja 250cc/5300 mi| (rented)ST1300 850 mi
Hoping my kids don't hate me too much in the future.
Random 2003/Corwin 2006/Cordelia and Morrigan 2009
All I know is that I want to ride untill a baby again. That would surprise my parents.
I know, I know bu thte imagery is so appealing.
I know, I know bu thte imagery is so appealing.
Alex
It's good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places. WtPooh
My First Custom, Late 90's Sportster, Heavily Breathed On, Big Block, S&S HP Heads, Custom High Performance Pipes. Wickedly fast, Uncomfortable, Front end is a jackhammer. Age 18yrs, Still have the bike!
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It's good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places. WtPooh
My First Custom, Late 90's Sportster, Heavily Breathed On, Big Block, S&S HP Heads, Custom High Performance Pipes. Wickedly fast, Uncomfortable, Front end is a jackhammer. Age 18yrs, Still have the bike!
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