"Exercise acts as 'fertilizer for the brain,' generating an increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that promotes the survival and growth of neurons."
"BDNF also dials down inflammation throughout the body and brain by triggering the release of anti-inflammatory agents, which is crucial for managing Parkinson's disease."
Parkinson's disease affects over 1 million Americans, with 90,000 new diagnoses each year. There is no known cure, but exercise can slow its progression by reducing brain inflammation. Most commonly diagnosed between ages 55 and 65, Parkinson's impacts movement, sleep, cognition, and bladder control. Research indicates aerobic exercise is a promising treatment. Merrill Landers, a physical therapist, studies the effects of different aerobic intensities on patients, collecting blood samples to determine effective exercise levels. Exercise increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), promoting neuron survival and reducing inflammation.
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