Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Whether it’s moderate-intensity or high-intensity exercise (or ideally, a mix of both), consistent movement is critical—not just for physical health but for optimizing brain function and cognitive resilience.
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Whether it’s moderate-intensity or high-intensity exercise (or ideally, a mix of both), consistent movement is critical—not just for physical health but for optimizing brain function and cognitive resilience.
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Lifestyle tweaks like physical activity can impact our brain health, even after cognitive decline begins.
Our brains respond to movement at nearly any intensity - every session matters, and every bit counts.