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Your muscles don't just move you—they communicate. When you exercise, muscles release myokines (signaling molecules) that travel to your brain, enhancing memory, building new neurons, and protecting against cognitive aging. Different exercises trigger different myokines: aerobic training boosts BDNF (neuroplasticity), resistance training elevates IGF-1 (neuron survival). Read why exercise is medicine for your mind.
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