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  2. Neurobiological effects of physical exercise - Wikipedia

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    Neuroplasticity is the process by which neurons adapt to a disturbance over time, and most often occurs in response to repeated exposure to stimuli. [27] Aerobic exercise increases the production of neurotrophic factors [note 1] (e.g., BDNF, IGF-1, VEGF) which mediate improvements in cognitive functions and various forms of memory by promoting blood vessel formation in the brain, adult ...

  3. Exercising to keep the brain young: Latest research and ... - AOL

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    Exercise greatly benefits brain health, improving cognition, mood and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Several new studies have demonstrated the profound impact of exercise on ...

  4. Cognitive benefits from high intensity interval training may ...

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    The improvement and long-term retention of hippocampal learning ability following HIIT exercise provides a new insight into how the elderly could be insulated from cognitive decline even though ...

  5. Benefits of physical activity - Wikipedia

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    Benefits include improved thinking or cognition for children ages 6-13, short-term reduction of anxiety for adults, and enhanced functional capacity in older adults. [8] Regular physical activity can keep thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp with age. It can also reduce the risk of depression and anxiety and improve sleep.

  6. Wendy Suzuki - Wikipedia

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    Her group is working to develop a "prescription" for the right amount of exercise to maximize brain activity for a range of purposes including; learning, aging, memory, attention, and mood. [15] To support that work, the Suzuki lab is researching the kinds of exercise that enhance cognition among adults.

  7. 8 ways to keep your brain healthy, from doing crossword ... - AOL

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    Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, promotes the growth of new neurons and enhances cognitive function.” If you can’t get in the full 150 minutes per week, know that even shorter ...

  8. Epigenetics of physical exercise - Wikipedia

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    An extensive 2017 review describes effects of exercise on the brain due to (1) DNA methylation, (2) histone acetylation, (3) histone methylation, and (4) microRNA expression, and the consequences of these alterations on learning and memory . Generally, the reviews found that exercise had positive effects on cognition, including enhanced ...

  9. What's the No. 1 best food to boost your brain health? A ...

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    Aerobic exercise releases growth factors from the brain that help to grow new brain cells in the hippocampus, the part of the brain that forms new memories. Being sedentary and watching too much ...