Runners’ Brains Deplete Fat Coating for Nerve Cells During Marathon
Marathon runners experience a unique energy boost from their brains, according to new research published in Nature Metabolism. Neuroscientist Carlos Matute studied 10 marathon runners and found that the brain’s myelin coating decreased temporarily in areas responsible for motor coordination, sensory integration, and emotional processing. Myelin makes up 40% of the brain’s composition and plays … Read more