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The Exercise Neuroscientist: The Shocking Link Between Exercise And Dementia! Coffee Is Destroying Your Brain! Our Brains Have Been Hacked! - Dr Wendy Suzuki

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Exercise and Brain Growth

Staying active leads to the release of neurochemicals like serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline, and endorphins, which make you feel good. Additionally, growth factors are released every time you move, promoting the growth of new cells in the hippocampus, a crucial area for cell growth in the brain. This growth is essential as the hippocampus is often the first target in diseases like Alzheimer's dementia. While exercise may not cure such conditions, it plays a significant role in brain health and growth.

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