Just six minutes of strenuous exercise each day could stave off Alzheimer’s, according to new research.
Researchers in New Zealand say short bursts of activity that work up a big sweat boost a protein essential for brain formation, learning, and memory. The substance also appears to reduce the risk of other age-related neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s.
The molecule, called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), increased up to five-fold after a hard session of cycling.
