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Redditsux@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days ago

Running rewires your brain cells—igniting memory-saving genes against alzheimer’s

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Running rewires your brain cells—igniting memory-saving genes against alzheimer’s

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Redditsux@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days ago
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Scientists have uncovered how exercise directly influences brain health in Alzheimer's disease by pinpointing the exact brain cells affected. Using cutting-edge RNA sequencing and mouse models, researchers identified changes in specific cells like microglia and a novel type of astrocyte after exercise.
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    I think the important part overall is cardio. You need to elevate your heart rate for sustained periods of time. Lifting weights is better than not, but your brain benefits from the increased and improved blood flow “to clean out the garbage” (much like quality sleep).

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      is heartrate the deciding factor here? if so, my gooning sessions and horror games achieve that just as well

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      My anxiety attacks elevate my heart rate daily. Does that count?

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        It actually increases the risk of dementia: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7355582/

        Have you tried daily exercise, mindfulness, and anxiety-reducing supplements?

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          Have you tried not having ADHD?

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        Actually, it probably does. But the negative effects of anxiety probably outweigh it.

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        Lol. I feel ya!

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