USC Evolutionary Biologist David Raichlen joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss how exercise and physical activity can benefit brain health, particularly for older adults. Raichlen is a professor at the Human and Evolutionary Biology section of the Department of Biological Sciences at USC. His research focuses on the connection between human evolution, physical activity, and health across the lifespan. Currently, he’s focused on understanding how and why exercise and physical activity benefits brain structure and cognitive function, especially in older adults. Watch the full live talk to learn what our evolutionary history can teach us about the benefits of exercise and physical activity for brain health. If you loved watching this Live Talk, visit our website to find more of our Alzheimer’s coverage and subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beingpatient.com/

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