L5: THE SCIENCE OF MOVEMENT:

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Long-term benefits for the brain

  • BDNF → increases with exercise 

  • Hippocampus grows larger with aerobic exercise 

  • Constant activity = brain changes 

  • Strengthens the prefrontal cortex, supporting focus, planning and emotional controls 

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Short-term effects of exercise

  • Releases dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, and endorphins; constant movements can retain the dopamine 

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What does BDNF

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor

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