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The difference between women’s and men’s results connects to a brain protein called BDNF, or brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which study researchers told NBC News increases with walking.
“Generally, men have more muscle mass in comparison to women,” says Dr. Perlmutter. “Muscles are an important source for BDNF, a chemical that actually allows the brain to repopulate itself with new neurons. This explains why men, even those with the APOE4 allele, derive more benefit from exercise compared to women. It also supports the recommendation that women should add strength training to their exercise programs.”
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