Introduction

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This episode serves as part 2 of an in-depth 4-part series on the potential cognitive benefits to BFR training. Much of the information discussed in this series is pulled from a 2021 hypothesis paper by Yamada et al. (Acute exercise and cognition: A review with testable questions for future research into cognitive enhancement with blood flow restriction).

After reviewing the literature on general exercise and cognition in part 1, this episode dives directly into BFR training & cognition. We review the two studies to date that have directly investigated BFR's impact on cognition and describe the findings.

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References

Low-Load Resistance Exercise Improves Cognitive Function In Older Adults

Blood Flow Restriction Improves Executive Function after Walking

Lactate Transport and Signaling in the Brain: Potential Therapeutic Targets and Roles in Body—Brain Interaction

Acute physiological responses to low-intensity blood flow restriction cycling

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