Tag: exercise neurobiology

Illustration of myokines (BDNF, VEGF, IGF-1) being released from skeletal muscle into the bloodstream and crossing the blood-brain barrier to support neuroplasticity and cognitive function
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How Muscle Signals Protect the Brain: The Emerging Science of Myokines

Muscle contraction releases signaling molecules called myokines that protect brain health, support memory, and counteract cognitive aging. Different exercise types…

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