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Enhancing Cognitive Function through Vigorous Exercise and BDNF
Exploring the impact of vigorous exercise on cognitive abilities, specifically focusing on improvements in memory, executive function, and processing speed. The chapter highlights a study on older adults engaging in a year-long exercise program that led to increased hippocampal volume and discusses the role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in neuroplasticity.