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Exercise Modulated Plasticity

Meaning

Exercise Modulated Plasticity describes the specific, well-documented phenomenon where regular physical activity, encompassing both aerobic and resistance training, acts as a potent systemic signal to significantly enhance the brain’s intrinsic capacity for structural and functional change. This includes the active promotion of neurogenesis, the strengthening of existing synaptic connections, and the substantial improvement of cerebral vascular health. It represents a clinically actionable and powerful non-pharmacological strategy to increase cognitive reserve and actively counteract the processes of age-related neurological decline.