Recent studies have demonstrated that exercise is good for the brain. In two studies, the results showed that resistance training vs. strength training may be better for the brain because of a transient rise in BDNF. BDNF is an important brain protein that declines with age. It is assumed that as BDNF declines as we age also results in age-related cognitive impairment. From these studies, it is evident that the kind of exercise one does may influence brain health as we age!
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