Just six minutes of high-intensity exercise per day could help delay the onset of Alzheimer's, new research suggests.
Scientists have found short bursts of intense physical activity could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay cognitive decline.
The team, from the University of Otago in New Zealand, recruited 12 people as part of their study.
They wanted to find the best way to boost production of a certain protein, called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
Results of the study, published in The Journal of Physiology, revealed brief but vigorous exercise was the most efficient way to increase BDNF, as it increased as much as five-fold compared to those who fasted or did light exercise
This protein is already known to be essential for brain formation, learning and memory and promotes the ability of the brain to form new connections and pathways.
Studies in animals have shown increasing the availability of BDNF encourages the formation and storage of memories, enhances learning and Slot Gacor boosts cognitive performance.