An analysis of 12 studies involving 351 postmenopausal women reported that structured exercise was associated with higher blood levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, a protein involved in learning and memory.
Among the exercise types compared, resistance training had the strongest association with higher BDNF levels, the report stated. Workouts involving short, powerful bursts of effort also appeared to be an important factor [1].
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