Why You Need to Start Exercising to Grow Your Brain, Stave Off Alzheimer's, and Protect Your Heart

Why You Need to Start Exercising to Grow Your Brain, Stave Off Alzheimer's, and Protect Your Heart

This episode is brought to you by Branch Basics, Masa Chips, and iRestore. Exercise is beneficial for your body, but it may be even more crucial for your brain. Today’s guest breaks down how movement fuels brain cell growth, protects against cognitive decline, and helps counter the effects of our overly sedentary modern lifestyles. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re revisiting one of our most talked-about moments with neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola to explore the latest science on movement, brain health, and cognitive decline. She shares how different types of movement help grow and strengthen neural connections, and why a sedentary lifestyle can be so damaging. Louisa also breaks down how beginners can approach movement safely and sustainably, as well as how aerobic exercise supports both brain and heart health. In this episode, Dhru and Louisa dive into: Why sitting too much skyrockets your Alzheimer’s risk (1:00) How exercise forges stronger, faster synaptic connections (3:00) Rethinking movement for brain health: a beginner’s roadmap (5:00) The sweet spot for daily steps and how it boosts your brain (13:21) The unique neurodegeneration risks women face (15:53) How aerobic exercise strengthens an aging heart (20:55) The wild science of how exercise can reshape your brain’s gray matter (25:25) Also mentioned: Full episode with Louisa Nicola This episode is brought to you by Branch Basics, Masa Chips, and iRestore. Right now, Branch Basics is offering 15% off the Premium Starter Kit; just go to branchbasics.com and use the coupon code DHRU. Make 2025 your cleanest, healthiest year yet with Branch Basics! Ready to enjoy my favorite chips made with just three clean ingredients? Head to masachips.com/DHRU and use code DHRU for 25% off your first order. Hair loss is frustrating. Give yourself the gift of hair confidence. For a limited time, my listeners get an exclusive discount on the iRestore Elite using the link irestore.com with code DHRU. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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