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The Relationship Between Exercise And Brain Functioning
1:28:47 - 1:41:18 (12:30)
Exercise, particularly cardiovascular exercise, releases osteocalcin from the bones that travels to the brain and sub-regions of the hippocampus, encouraging electrical activity and the formation and maintenance of connections, which helps to lay down new memories. This suggests that the body signals the brain about the status of the body and the varying needs to update its circuitry.
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The relationship between the brain and the body has a direct effect on the maintenance and improvement of neural circuitry in the brain, which is dependent on bodily movement and the signals it sends to the brain.
1:28:47 - 1:33:48 (05:00)
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The relationship between the brain and the body has a direct effect on the maintenance and improvement of neural circuitry in the brain, which is dependent on bodily movement and the signals it sends to the brain. Cardiovascular exercise, in particular, creates the release of osteocalcin from the bones and encourages the electrical activity and formation and maintenance of connections within the hippocampus, in order to lay down new memories.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Exercise And Brain Functioning
EpisodeUnderstand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools
PodcastHuberman Lab
Exercising before or after a learning bout could improve blood flow and osteocalcin release.
1:33:49 - 1:37:13 (03:23)
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Exercising before or after a learning bout could improve blood flow and osteocalcin release. Engaging in attempts to learn new material is also crucial for improving memory and cognitive function.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Exercise And Brain Functioning
EpisodeUnderstand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools
PodcastHuberman Lab
The ability to recall visual memories with great precision is not the only skill one can have, as people with photographic memory often face challenges at remembering things they hear or learning physical skills.
1:37:13 - 1:41:18 (04:04)
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The ability to recall visual memories with great precision is not the only skill one can have, as people with photographic memory often face challenges at remembering things they hear or learning physical skills. On the other hand, people with super recognizers can easily recognize faces, but may struggle with other types of memory.