Full episode with Dr. David Perlmutter, on the @Levels YouTube channel and all streaming platforms. The type of exercise that protects your brain For A Whole New Level, neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter explains why physical exercise—not brain games—is the most powerful way to protect cognitive health. • From a metabolic standpoint, body and brain are deeply connected. Exercise influences how your brain’s immune cells (microglia) behave and helps maintain healthy energy metabolism. • Research sho

We often talk about nutrition, sleep, and stress, and rightfully so. Physical fitness, though, deserves just as much attention when it comes to protecting the brain. Cardiorespiratory fitness isn't just about heart health. It plays a critical role in regulating glucose, improving insulin function, and ultimately reducing risk for cognitive decline. Exercise is a non-negotiable part of brain preservation and the science keeps pointing us back to it. | David Perlmutter, M.D.

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