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“Aerobic exercise (3 days per week, 45 min per session) improved cognitive function in older adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease according to a meta-analysis of 19 randomized controlled trials. These data suggest that aerobic exercise training may be an effective modality of exercise to maximize cognitive health for older adults.”

“A recent study in mice found that exercise enhances the brain's natural ability to forget, reducing trauma-related behaviors. Researchers used a mouse model of PTSD to test whether increasing neurogenesis—the process of forming new neurons—could weaken fear-based memories.”

“Increasing oxidative capacity High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has repeatedly proven to be an excellent way to improve exercise performance in both non-athletes and athletes. One of the ways HIIT improves performance is by increasing oxidative capacity.”

“Quality of life scores were also better in the high-intensity group, both for physical and mental well-being. Across all groups, participants maintained their ability to take in and use oxygen during exercise, which usually declines with age.”

“Hunger cues are influenced by more than just an empty stomach, with hormones like ghrelin playing powerful roles as appetite regulators. A recent study found that both exercise intensity and sex significantly influence ghrelin levels, markedly influencing appetite.”

“FTA: > People with Parkinson's disease benefit from exercise programs on stationary bicycles, with the greatest effect for those who pedal faster, according to a new study.”

“The stretching group did light movement routines, such as posture drills and simple strength exercises, with a much lower average heart rate of 99 beats per minute. Researchers collected blood samples before and after two of the sessions to assess immune system changes.”

“Part of the blood-pressure-lowering effect of exercise has to do with increased levels of nitrate and subsequently nitric oxide which causes vasodilatation. When antibacterial mouthwash was given to the participants, their blood nitrite levels did not increase after exercise.”

“CTSB, a lysosomal enzyme, is secreted from muscle into circulation after exercise and is associated with memory function and adult hippocampal neurogenesis. Older adults with cognitive impairment have lower serum and brain CTSB levels.”

“"There are immense medical benefits to exercise; it can help as much as medicine to address some health concerns," said a national expert on the benefits of physical activity. "Because exercise has medicinal as well as other benefits, I was surprised that medical schools didn't spend more time on it."”