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Episode 174: Rudy Tanzi talks about genetics, aging and the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s

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The Role of Irisin in Exercise and Alzheimer's Disease

This chapter explores the connection between physical exercise and Alzheimer's disease, focusing on a study about the hormone irisin and its effects on amyloid beta pathology. It discusses both the promising implications of irisin on brain health and the media's oversimplification of the research findings regarding exercise and Alzheimer's outcomes.

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