Brain And Muscles: Two Constant Conversationalists - Deepstash

Brain And Muscles: Two Constant Conversationalists

We’ve often thought about muscle as a thing that exists separately from intellect—and perhaps that is even oppositional to it, one taking resources from the other. The truth is, our brains and muscles are in constant conversation with each other, sending electrochemical signals back and forth. In a very tangible way, our lifelong brain health depends on keeping our muscles moving. 

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There’s a robust molecular language being spoken between our muscles and our brain. Exercise helps keep us fluent in that language, even into old age.

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