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·January 11, 2023·5 min read

Six Minutes of Daily High-Intensity Exercise Could Delay the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report six minutes of high-intensity exercise on a regular basis can slow brain aging and delay the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. High-intensity exercise increases the production of BDNF, a protein implicated in memory, learning, and brain plasticity, which could protect the brain from age-related cognitive decline.

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·January 30, 2020·3 min read

High and low exercise intensity found to influence brain function differently

Low-intensity exercise triggers brain networks associated with cognitive control and attention processing, while high-intensity exercise activates networks involved in emotional processing.

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·December 11, 2017·7 min read

High Intensity Exercise Delays Parkinson’s Progression

Exercise could be the best medicine for people in early stages of Parkinson's disease, researchers say. A new study reveals people with early stage Parkinson's who embarked on high intensity exercise three times a week showed a decrease in worsening motor symptoms.