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#79 - Exercise and the brain with Dr Jill Barnes

Inside Exercise

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Regulation of Blood Flow in the Brain

This chapter explores the potential regulation of blood flow in the brain based on oxygen levels. It also discusses the relationship between exercise and Alzheimer's disease, focusing on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its impact on neuroplasticity. The conversation highlights the communication between the peripheral body and the brain during exercise, suggesting skeletal muscle factors may affect brain function.

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