[Story] Cardiovascular exercise before engaging in learning tasks increases immune system signaling molecules, enhancing short-term learning gains by about 9%.
Scientists have long believed that physical activity can enhance memory by inducing changes in the brain's structure and function. A recent study found that after 10 weeks of cardiovascular exercise combined with a vocabulary learning task, participants who exhibited larger increases in immune system signaling molecules also experienced stronger short-term learning improvements. Researchers assigned participants to either a cycling group or a stretching group. Each person completed 18 sessions over 10 weeks, always learning vocabulary words right before exercising. The cycling group rode stati... exercise memory
Read more[Podcast] This Simple Practice Mimics Exercise, Improves Cardiovascular Health, and Fights Depression
In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses sauna benefits, including exercise effects, mood improvement, immune support, and potential depression treatment. ... heat stress
Watch now[Story] Exercise reduces inflammation and enhances immune surveillance in people with Lynch syndrome, highlighting its cancer prevention potential.
Lynch syndrome is an inherited condition linked to increased risks of colorectal and endometrial cancers. While exercise is known to curb the risk of many types of cancer, scientists don't fully understand its effects on Lynch syndrome. A recent study found that regular exercise reduced inflammation and boosted immune surveillance in people with Lynch syndrome. The study involved 21 people with Lynch syndrome. About half of the participants engaged in a 12-month cycling program (three sessions per week, 45 minutes per session), while the others received standard care and a single exercise cou... exercise cancer inflammation immune system
Read more[Podcast] Exercise causes aging molecules to shift | Dr. Michael Snyder
Genetics plays an important role in longevity, but there is also a strong lifestyle component. Dr. Snyder's research, using deep molecular measurements, indicates that when you exercise, a profound molecular change occurs — particularly when it comes to immune molecules. ... exercise aging inflammation immune system
Watch now[Story] Exercise exploits the immune system to fight cancer.
Exercise is a critical component of public health recommendations to prevent cancer. A growing body of scientific research demonstrates that engaging in exercise after a cancer diagnosis can improve outcomes, but the mechanisms that mediate these effects are not fully characterized. Findings from a new study demonstrate that exercise alters the metabolism of cytotoxic T cells to improve their ability to attack cancer cells. Cytotoxic T cells play key roles in the body's immune response. They destroy malignant cells by triggering apoptosis – a type of cellular self-destruct mechanism that rids... exercise cancer lactate
Read more[Podcast] The differential effects of exercise intensity and duration on immune function
In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes how varying levels of exercise affect the immune response in different ways. ... covid-19 exercise immune system vaccine
Watch now[Podcast] Vitamin C: Oral vs. Intravenous, Immune Effects, Cancer, Exercise Adaptation & More
Dr. Patrick covers vitamin C's diverse aspects: bioavailability, immune function, viral protection, lung health, cancer impact, exercise effects, and more! ... vitamin c exercise cancer depression dna damage immune system oxidative stress autoimmunity
Watch now[Story] A new review article argues that all exercise improves immunity.
During exercise, some immune cell numbers in the bloodstream increase dramatically but decrease immediately after exercise and then return to normal several hours later. The reason for this temporary decline in immune cell numbers in the bloodstream is because immune cells travel to other tissues like the lungs because they go there to look for infections. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180420122807.htm ... exercise immune system
Read more[Podcast] How to improve sleep through exercise-induced acute inflammation and heat induced immune response | Matthew Walker
Dr. Matthew Walker explains how sleep and sauna may induce sleep through their short-term pro-inflammatory effects. ... sleep alzheimer's inflammation dementia sauna
Watch now[Story] Exercise in old age prevents the immune system from declining.
Older endurance cyclists in their 50s to 70s maintained muscle mass, had healthy cholesterol levels, low body fat, and their immune systems looked 30 or more years younger. The study suggests that lack of exercise, and not simply just aging may lead to immune function decline. ... exercise aging immune system
Read more