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The Exercise Prescription

Why Physical Activity Is the Most Powerful Medicine We Have for Brain Health

Marcus Johnson

Neuroscientist and exercise physiologist at the University of British Columbia, studying the mechanisms by which exercise benefits brain health and cognitive function.

February 3, 2026·8 min read

The Exercise Prescription

Exercise is the most effective intervention we have for preventing cognitive decline, reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease, treating depression, and improving mental performance. The neuroscience of exercise is revealing why — and challenging the assumption that the brain is separate from the body.

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