{"id":1765,"date":"2026-02-21T08:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T08:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/99healthlongevity.com\/?p=1765"},"modified":"2026-02-21T08:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T08:00:31","slug":"which-exercise-actually-wins-for-brain-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/99healthlongevity.com\/?p=1765","title":{"rendered":"Which Exercise Actually Wins for Brain Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u2728 UNLOCK YOUR BRAIN&#8217;S FULL POTENTIAL! My free 2-minute quiz reveals your unique &#8220;Brain Operating System&#8221; and gives you a personalized guide to master your focus, handle stress, and perform at your best. Take the Quiz \u2192 https:\/\/drmarks.co\/BrainQuiz-yt<\/p>\n<p>Cardio or strength training \u2014 which is better for your brain? In this video, Dr. Tracey Marks breaks down the unique brain benefits of both types of exercise. Learn how cardio boosts memory and reduces stress, while strength training sharpens focus and protects against cognitive decline.<\/p>\n<p>REFERENCES<br \/>\nSchuch, F. B., Vancampfort, D., Firth, J., Rosenbaum, S., Ward, P. B., Silva, E. S., &#8230; &amp; Stubbs, B. (2018). Physical activity and incident depression: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. American Journal of Psychiatry, 175(7), 631-648.<\/p>\n<p>Prestes, J., Shiguemoto, G., Botero, J. P., Frollini, A., Dias, R., Leite, R., &#8230; &amp; Pereira, G. B. (2009). Effects of resistance training on resistin, leptin, cytokines, and muscle force in elderly post-menopausal women. Journal of Sports Sciences, 27(14), 1607-1615.<\/p>\n<p>Landrigan, J. F., Bell, T., Crowe, M., Clay, O. J., &amp; Mirman, D. (2020). Lifting cognition: a meta-analysis of effects of resistance exercise on cognition. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54(24), 1485-1495.<\/p>\n<p>Kamijo, K., Takeda, Y., &amp; Hillman, C. H. (2016). The relation of physical activity to functional connectivity between brain regions. Biological Psychology, 120, 108-116.<\/p>\n<p>de Sousa Fernandes, Matheus Santos et al. \u201cEffects of Physical Exercise on Neuroplasticity and Brain Function: A Systematic Review in Human and Animal Studies.\u201d Neural plasticity vol. 2020 8856621. 14 Dec. 2020, doi:10.1155\/2020\/8856621<\/p>\n<p>Casaletto, Kaitlin B et al. \u201cMicroglial Correlates of Late Life Physical Activity: Relationship with Synaptic and Cognitive Aging in Older Adults.\u201d The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience vol. 42,2 (2022): 288-298. doi:10.1523\/JNEUROSCI.1483-21.2021<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific\/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos or getting answers to comments\/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. 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