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How Exercise Helps with Depression, Anxiety, and the Aging Brain ft. Dr. Jennifer Heisz

Food, We Need To Talk

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Exercise and Lactic Acid in the Brain

This chapter explores the relationship between exercise and the accumulation of lactic acid in the brain, discussing its role in neural adaptation and neurotransmitter release. It introduces the lactate threshold and the talk test as indicators of exercise intensity. The benefits of different intensities of exercise on brain health, including neuroplasticity and mood improvement, are also discussed.

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