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Resistance training leads to structural brain changes, specifically lower white matter atrophy and smaller white matter lesion volumes.
Regular resistance training helps preserve the brain's structural integrity by reducing white matter atrophy and lesion volumes, which supports long-term cognitive health.
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Furthermore, resistance training led to lower white matter atrophy and smaller white matter lesion volumes.
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Based on the systematic review, but limited by the small number of studies included.
Source
Functional and/or structural brain changes in response to resistance exercises and resistance training lead to cognitive improvements – a systematic review
Fabian Herold et al. · European Review of Aging and Physical Activity · 2019
DOI 10.1186/s11556-019-0217-2
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