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Exercise and the brain | Jonathan Long
We all know exercise has all sorts of benefits beyond just making us stronger and fitter. It lowers and inflammation. It buffers stress and anxiety. It clarifies our thinking. In fact, regular exercise is one of the few things we know with reasonable confidence can help extend our healthy lifespan.
But for all the evidence of the benefits of exercise, it's a bit surprising that we don't know more about how exercise does all these great things for our bodies and our brains.
Today's guest, Jonathan Long, recently discovered a new molecule produced when we exercise a compound called Lac-Phe…
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