Your Brain On Your Brain On... Leg Strength
Aug 21, 2024
Discover how leg strength goes beyond physical health, profoundly impacting brain function. Learn about the role of BDNF and neurochemical processes in enhancing cognitive abilities. Explore strategies for all ages to improve leg strength, emphasizing simple exercises and the importance of nutrition. Understand the link between exercise frequency, intensity, and overall brain health. Finally, hear expert insights on integrating movement into daily routines and the crucial relationship between recovery and effective training.
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Night Of Six Fall Consults
- A neurology resident recalls a night with six elderly fall consults that changed his perspective on leg strength.
- The experience highlighted how falls are routine and devastating in older adults.
Muscles Produce Brain Growth Factors
- Neurotrophic factors like BDNF support neuronal connections and are produced during exercise.
- Muscles, including those in the legs, also produce BDNF when we exercise.
How Muscles Grow After Stress
- Muscle growth occurs when tension from lifting triggers repair and remodeling during recovery.
- Repeated cycles of damage and recovery shift muscle protein turnover toward net growth.