Wellness
BDNF and Neurogenesis: Growing a Better Brain
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a key molecule. It plays a critical role in regulating neurogenesis, the process of making new neurons in the adult brain. BDNF helps new neurons grow, survive, and work right, especially in the hippocampus. Exercise boosts BDNF levels, which helps make more neurons and improves