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90–120 Minutes of Strength Training a Week Linked to Longer Life
health18 days ago

90–120 Minutes of Strength Training a Week Linked to Longer Life

A Harvard-backed analysis of nearly 150,000 adults over 30 years finds the biggest longevity payoff comes from about 90–120 minutes of resistance training weekly, reducing all-cause mortality by 13%, cardiovascular death by 19%, and neurological mortality by 27%; benefits plateau after ~2 hours per week. The study emphasizes consistency, functional strength over bulky size, and pairing strength work with about 150 minutes of moderate cardio for optimal long-term health and quality of life.

via GQ|
#aerobic-exercise#bdnf#health
Psychedelic Session Triggers Temporary Speech Revival in Advanced Alzheimer’s Case
science26 days ago

Psychedelic Session Triggers Temporary Speech Revival in Advanced Alzheimer’s Case

An octogenarian with advanced Alzheimer’s showed a temporary return of fluent speech and personal-memory recall about 19 hours after a supervised 5-gram psilocybin dose, with weeks of improved alertness and independence, and a second supervised 3-gram session suggesting further benefit. This is a single uncontrolled case with no biomarkers, so it does not prove efficacy or safety and cannot be generalized; potential mechanisms include 5-HT2A receptor signaling, increased BDNF, dendritic spine growth, and temporary restructuring of brain networks, highlighting the need for controlled trials and caution against unsupervised use.

via Neuroscience News|
#alzheimers-disease#bdnf#brain-networks
Your workouts may prime your brain chemistry, not just your muscles
cognitive-science4 months ago

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
Fit Bodies, Sharper Brains: Bigger BDNF Boosts With Exercise
science4 months ago

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
Goldilocks sleep: brains work best with a balanced routine
lifestyle4 months ago

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
Exercise Boosts Brain Health and Reduces Dementia Risk
health1 year ago

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
The Brain-Boosting and Gut-Healing Benefits of Exercise
health3 years ago

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