A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2011 showed that we can actively modify the gene for the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) with simple exercise. The investigators looked at 120 elderly nondemented individuals over a 1-year period who either stretched or did aerobics. They measured 3 variables: serum BDNF levels, memory […]
Neurogenesis Stimulating Compounds – Major Depression Disorder
Published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research in December 2012
Exercise Improves Memory And Increases Levels Of Bdnf (Brain Growth Hormone)
A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2011 showed that we can actively modify the gene for the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) with simple exercise. The investigators looked at 120 elderly nondemented individuals over a 1-year period who either stretched or did aerobics. They measured 3 variables: serum BDNF levels, memory […]
Insomnia: Definition, Prevalence, Etiology And Consequences
Published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine on Aug. 15, 2007