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\nSix minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. New research published in\u00a0The Journal of Physiology<\/em> shows that a short but intense bout of cycling increases the production of a BDNF essential for brain formation, learning, and m, memory and could protect the brain from age-related cognitive decline. This insight on exercise is part of the drive to develop accessible, equitable, and affordable non-pharmacological approaches that anyone can adopt to promote fitness<\/a> healthy aging.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The BDNF, named brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), promotes neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to form new connections and pathways) and the survival of neurons. Animal studies have shown that increasing the availability of BDNF encourages the formation and storage of memories, enhances learning, and overall boosts cognitive performance. These key roles and their apparent neuroprotective qualities have led to the interest in BDNF for aging research.<\/span>Lead author Travis Gibbons from the Univerthe City of Otago, New Zealand, said: “BDNF has shown great promise in animal models, but pharmaceutical interventions have thus far failed to safely harness the protective power of BDNF in humans. We saw the need to explore non-pharmacological approaches to preserve the brain’s capacity, which humans can use to naturally increase BDNF to help with healthy ageing.”<\/span>To tease apart the influence of fasting and exercise on BDNF production, researchers from the University of Otago, New Zealand,\u00a0<\/em>compared the following factors to study the isolated and interactive effects:<\/span><\/p>\n

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