Exciting News in Alzheimer’s Research About the Importance of Exercise
I’m thrilled to share a groundbreaking discovery from my colleagues at Massachusetts General Hospital!
In a recent study published in Neuron, our researchers unveiled the missing link explaining why exercise plays a vital role in reducing Alzheimer's disease risk. It's all about the hormone irisin! Irisin is a hormone released during physical activity and has been found to reduce the harmful amyloid beta deposits in brain cells, which are known to contribute to the development of Alzheimer's Disease.
Our team applied irisin to a 3D human cell culture model of Alzheimer's and observed a remarkable reduction in plaque and amyloid beta deposits. While exercise has long been known to reduce amyloid beta, the underlying mechanisms are now more clear, offering new hope in the fight against Alzheimer's. Regular exercise is simply one of the best ways to protect your brain from Alzheimer’s Disease.
To maximize the brain benefits, either 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of high intensity physical activity per week is recommended. Here's the best part: you don't have to do it all at once! The amount of exercise can be done in variable time frames and distributed throughout the week. So, it's never been easier to incorporate exercise into your routine.
Congratulations and thank you to Dr. Eunhee Kim, Dr. Rudy Tanzi and team, for all of their hard work leading to this amazing discovery.
Keep moving and stay tuned for further advancements in this exciting field of research!