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The Effects of Exercise on the Brain

Neuroplasticity

Neuroplasticity

- Changes in the brain that occur throughout our lifetime.

Neurotrophins

Neurotrophins

- A family of proteins that induce the survival, development, and function of neurons

Source: https://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/neurotrophin

BDNF

Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor

BDNF

Neurogenesis

Neuro - relating to nerves

Genesis - the formation of something

Neurogenesis

Source: Mandal, Ananya. "What is Neurogenesis?". News-Medical. 14 October 2019

https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Neurogenesis.aspx

Hippocampus

Source: https://www.mainestrongbalancecenter.com/single-post/2018/10/11/Exercise-and-Memory-Function

Dementia

- A set of syptoms including memory loss, mood changes, and problems with communication and reasoning.

Dementia

Source:

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/mental-health/dementia-awareness-what-dementia-and-how-can-we-reduce-the-risk

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitter

- Chemical Messengers that carry signals across a synapse from one neuron to another

Neuron

Source: Published on December 6, 2013 by Glenda Stovall under Brain

https://pulpbits.net/6-images-of-brains-synapse-neurons-structures/neurons-synapse-pictures/

Depression

- "a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of apathy and sadness"

Depression

Source: Exercise, Depression, and the brain. by Ryan Collins 03/29/16

https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/exercise#1

Conclusion

"Only 22.9% of U.S. adults from 18 to 64 met 2008 guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise between 2010 and 2015, according to a new Centers for Disease Control study"

Conclusion

Source: A Shocking Percentage of Americans Don’t Exercise Enough, CDC Says by Sarah Gray June 28, 2018

https://fortune.com/2018/06/28/americans-do-not-exercise-enough-cdc/

Stephen Ilardi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_CY7y8yzPs

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