Physical exercise affects cognitive ability in every population tested, including patients with dementia; this lecture explains the nuts and bolts behind these extraordinary findings. It’s been years since researchers discovered that exercise not only improves heart function, but also brain function. It is remarkable how even modest movement influences cognitive ability, including lowering the risk of dementia, which has been a real surprise to researchers. This talk explains the mechanisms behind the unexpected discovery, describing both well-established findings and newer data about memory and cognitive control. Dr. John Medina is a leading developmental molecular biologist with a passion for understanding the [...]