Ep.38 Brain Gains: Aging, Exercise, and Motor Cortex Plasticity

Dive into the dynamic relationship between aging and brain health in this enlightening episode, where we explore a pivotal study on how exercise influences motor cortical plasticity in older adults. Uncover the nuanced ways our brain's capacity for adaptation responds to physical activity as we age, and what this means for maintaining cognitive vitality throughout our golden years. Join us as we discuss the implications of this research for personal and how we can all keep our minds as active as our bodies, no matter our age.Curtin, D., Cadwallader, C. J., Taylor, E. M., Andrews, S. C., Stout, J. C., Hendrikse, J. J., ... & Coxon, J. P. (2023). Ageing attenuates exercise-enhanced motor cortical plasticity. Journal of Physiology