Brains Vs. Brawn? Why You Need The Latter To Keep The Former

The muscle-brain axis is science’s latest discovery in the theater of lifelong cognitive health.

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What’s new?

It’s brawns and brain, not ‘either or’. The muscle-brain axis is an emerging path to preserving cognitive health and dodging Alzheimer’s. And mitochondria are the long-overlooked chaperones on this path.

Why it matters.

Strength training is the guarantor of mitochondrial health. However, current exercise recommendations for optimal health favor cardio over strength training.

Your takeaways

• a clear and lay-friendly understanding of the muscle-brain axis and mitochondrial function
• an overview of the most recent research on strength training and cognitive health
• a guide to optimize your exercise routine for maintaining cognitive health

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