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“A growing body of evidence links gut health to brain health. Injecting Lewy bodies purified from deceased Parkinson’s patients into the brains or guts of monkeys caused Parkinsonian pathology in the brain and gut. Another study in mice found that probiotics decreased gut leakiness and inflammation and boosted memory performance in mice with "Alzheimer's-like pathology."”

“They also performed worse on measures of fine and gross motor skills, language, and expressive communication. These findings suggest that fetal exposure to particulate matter in air pollution during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy impairs cognitive performance later in life.”

“First, they conducted intracranial electroencephalograms (EEGs) to assess the effects of nasal versus oral breathing in eight people. Then they administered various tests to 107 healthy young people to determine the effects of nasal versus oral breathing on memory and the ability to interpret emotional expressions.”

“From the article: > Participants performed a graded exercise test to estimate peak cardiorespiratory fitness, assessments of total energy expenditure and examination of gut microbiota from faecal swipes. The results showed that participants with the higher cardiorespiratory fitness had significantly greater gut microbiota diversity compared to less fit participants. View full publication.”

“HIIT and MICE improved cognitive performance, but HIIT was better at improving reaction time and incongruent task assessments (which measure cognitive flexibility). These findings suggest that HIIT and MICE elicit beneficial effects on the brain, with HIIT outperforming MICE in certain arenas.”

“Even so, the study suggests that cardiorespiratory fitness may shape the BDNF response to intense exercise and how it relates to short-term brain function. My BDNF protocol includes additional lifestyle strategies that may improve cognitive performance and support brain health with aging.”

“FTA: > Athletes who down beet juice before exercising to increase blood flow and improve performance may be surprised at the results of a recent study. While beetroot juice rich in nitrates did not enhance muscle blood flow or vascular dilation during exercise, researchers found that it did 'de-stiffen' blood vessels under resting conditions, potentially easing the workload of the heart.”

“More than 550 adults aged 60 years and older were included in the studies, the duration of which spanned 10 to 24 weeks. Outcomes included changes in muscle mass, muscle strength, or physical performance, assessed by walking time or the Timed Up & Go Test (TUG).”

“In the separate three-month experiment, semaglutide-treated mice had better spatial memory, coordination, muscle performance, endurance, and glucose control than saline-treated mice. The coordination and muscle-performance advantages remained after accounting for body weight.”

“Omega-3 and vitamin B12 supplementation in rats increased nerve growth factor (NGF), which helps grow new brain cells and boosts acetylcholine levels and improved cognitive performance after 2 generations in rats.”