3. Hiking charges your mind’s batteries
Hiking is a good form of aerobic exercise and can burn 500-700 calories per hour, depending on the pace. This gets the blood pumping and has a number of benefits for the brain. It improves the memory and brain function, as well as delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s. To some level, it can help stave off dementia in senior patients. Hiking doesn’t just improve memory and the brain’s function- it also helps prevent memory loss and helps the brain retain information. In many students, hiking helps improve and maintain good grades. All in all, hiking does wonder for your brain’s grey matter.