The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Exercise can boost your memory and thinking skills

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Exercise benefits health in so many ways. It preserves muscle strength; keeps your heart strong; maintains a healthy body weight; and staves off chronic diseases such as diabetes.

But exercise has brain benefits too. Many studies have suggested that the

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

What Happens to Your Brain When You Exercise

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According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 6 people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. In the U.S. alone, approximately 5.8 million people have Alzheimer’s disease, and 1 million are living with Parkinson’s disease. Fortunately, you can

Mental Health and Brain Health

High-intensity exercise provides short boost to brain protein in PTSD sufferers

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A new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research has found that a single session of high intensity interval training can temporarily increase levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a brain protein important for memory and learning, in individuals