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Could Running Change Your Brain?

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The Impact of Marathon Running on Brain Myelin Levels

This chapter explores a study revealing that intense marathon running may lead to temporary myelin depletion in the brain, which affects nerve signal transmission. Researchers believe that insights from this phenomenon could help in creating treatments for neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis.

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