Sweat 💦, Synapses 🧠, Survival 🛡️: Exercise and the Ageing Brain
Apr 26, 2025•4 min
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Episode description
🧠 Regular endurance exercise boosts brain health by increasing blood flow 💓, enhancing neuroplasticity 🔁, and reducing inflammation 🔥.
🏃♂️ High cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) lowers dementia risk 🧩, supports memory 📝, and promotes the release of powerful brain molecules like BDNF 🧬 and irisin 💪.
✨ In short: Move more, age slower, think sharper!
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