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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

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Can HIIT heal trauma, PTSD? The 30-minute workout that gives your brain an instant boost | Health

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We all know that exercise is great for the body but could it also be a powerful tool for healing the mind? A new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research suggested that high-intensity workouts might temporarily boost a