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cognitive-science1 month ago•27 min saved

Your workouts may prime your brain chemistry, not just your muscles

A 12-week aerobic training program in sedentary adults increased the acute release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) after hard workouts and altered activity in the prefrontal cortex during attention and inhibition tasks. While participants improved their cardiovascular endurance and showed brain signaling changes linked to efficiency, there was no significant improvement in cognitive test scores. The study highlights a potential mechanism by which fitness supports brain function, though it relies on small sample size and maximum-exertion exercise, with serum vs plasma measurements providing different perspectives on BDNF delivery.

via psypost.org|

#aerobic-training #bdnf #cognitive-function

science1 month ago•6 min saved

Fit Bodies, Sharper Brains: Bigger BDNF Boosts With Exercise

A 12-week cycling program increases aerobic fitness and makes the brain release more BDNF in response to a single 15-minute workout; fitter participants show larger BDNF spikes and stronger prefrontal cortex activity during attention and inhibition tasks, with the boost tracking with VO2max gains, suggesting fitness amplifies the brain’s response to exercise.

via Neuroscience News|

#bdnf #exercise #neuroscience

lifestyle1 month ago•17 min saved

Goldilocks sleep: brains work best with a balanced routine

A study of 458 adults links steady sleep schedules to better memory and thinking, but finds BDNF levels follow an inverted U-shaped curve: highest when sleep regularity is moderate, lower with both erratic and overly rigid routines. The result suggests a Goldilocks zone for sleep—steady but flexible—to support brain health and potentially reduce dementia risk.

via Earth.com|

#bdnf #brain-health #dementia

health5 months ago•7 min saved

Affordable Saliva Test Detects Depression and Schizophrenia Biomarkers

Scientists have developed a low-cost, portable saliva biosensor that can detect BDNF levels in under three minutes, potentially aiding early diagnosis and monitoring of mental health conditions like depression and schizophrenia, with each test costing around $2.19.

via Neuroscience News|

#bdnf #biosensor #diagnostics

health5 months ago•3 min saved

Exercise Enhances Brain Health and Memory: The Science Behind the Benefits

Exercising 2-4 hours after studying can significantly enhance memory retention by increasing brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which strengthens neural connections and improves learning, according to research and expert insights from Dr. Kunal Sood.

via Hindustan Times|

#bdnf #brain #exercise

health6 months ago•2 min saved

Neuroscientist Recommends a Surprising Exercise to Boost Brain Growth

A neuroscientist highlights that resistance training, such as weightlifting and bodyweight exercises, boosts BDNF levels, a molecule that promotes brain growth, improves memory, and may protect against Alzheimer's, offering a simple way to enhance brain health.

via Times of India|

#bdnf #brain-health #exercise

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Exercise Boosts Brain Health and Reduces Dementia Risk

A study involving over 10,000 participants has found that regular moderate to vigorous physical activity is linked to larger, healthier brains, potentially protecting against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. The research, conducted by a Canadian/American team, highlights that even modest physical activity can increase brain volume in regions such as the hippocampus and temporal lobe, with brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) playing a key role in this neuroprotective effect. The study suggests that moderate exercise may be more beneficial than vigorous activity for brain health.

via Good News Network|

#bdnf #brainhealth #exercisebenefits

health3 years ago•5 min saved

The Brain-Boosting and Gut-Healing Benefits of Exercise

Two new studies have shown that regular exercise leads to much sharper thinking and improves brain health. One study found that just six minutes of strenuous exertion quintupled production of a neurochemical known to be essential for lifelong brain health. The other study used DNA and Mendelian randomization to establish that exercise does improve cognitive skills. These studies reinforce the idea that exercise is one of the best things you can do for your brain.

via The Washington Post|

#bdnf #brain-health #cognition