The gut microbiome has an influence on the brain by means of hormones, neurotransmitters, and cytokines. Neurotransmitters are molecules that facilitate signaling between brain cells (neurons).

To get us started, let’s just explore a few of the studied benefits of weightlifting for brain health. People who engage in resistance training tend to have better brain health.

A heart attack can damage the brain because it reduces the heart’s ability to pump oxygenated blood to organs, muscles, and tissue throughout the body, including the brain. Without enough oxygen ...

Citations J.S. Siegel et al. Psilocybin desynchronizes the human brain. Nature. Published online July 17, 2024. doi: 10.1038/s41586-024-07624-5.

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Jonathan Schott, professor of neurology at UCL and chief medical officer at Alzheimer's Research UK, has shared six lifestyle ...

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