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Why have we evolved to avoid exercise? With Harvard Professor Daniel Lieberman (E263)

The High Performance Podcast

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Exercise as Miracle Growth for the Brain

Exercise stimulates the growth of new neurons in the brain and repairs synapses, making it a potent way to prevent Alzheimer's and dementia. Exercise also triggers the production of molecules like IL-6, which at high levels turn off inflammation, leading to lower levels of inflammation in individuals who exercise regularly.

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