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Boosting Cognitive Function Through Fitness | Louisa Nicola

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

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Strengthening Mind and Memory Through Resistance

Combining resistance training and cognitive training significantly enhances cognitive functions, such as memory and executive functions. Notably, these interventions lead to structural changes in the brain, including a reduced rate of atrophy in the left hippocampus and increased cortical thickness in the posterior cingulate cortex, which is crucial for goal setting and overall brain performance. Furthermore, resistance training specifically helps in mitigating the progression of white matter lesions, underscoring its importance for brain health.

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