Looking to improve your memory? A new study suggests that high-intensity interval exercise can boost the blood level of a protein involved in learning and memory formation.
Can HIIT Exercise Boost Memory, Protect Against Parkinson’s Disease?
Six minutes of high-intensity exercise boosted the blood level of a protein involved in learning and memory formation, a new study found. The protein, known as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), is being explored as a potential therapy for neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.