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#8: Exercise

Minding the Brain

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How Much Do You Need to Get Your Heart Rate Up?

The main impact of aerobic exercise is getting your heart to work. It's increasing cerebral blood flow, which allows for more efficient glucose utilization. The only form of energy the brain can sustain or that it can use is glucose or sugar. fats cannot be used by the brain as a form of energy.

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