A new study finds six minutes of high-intensity exercise could delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, by increasing production of a protein that helps with memory.
Scientists from the University of Otago in New Zealand, have found short bursts of intense physical activity could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay cognitive decline.
Six minutes of high-intensity cycling increases production of a key protein that promotes neuroplasticity, learning, and memory ― which could help protect the aging brain, new research suggests.
Researchers report six minutes of high-intensity exercise on a regular basis can slow brain aging and delay the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. High-intensity exercise increases the production of BDNF, a protein implicated in memory, learning, and brain plasticity, which could protect the brain from age-related cognitive decline.