Tag: blood-brain barrier

How Exercise Speaks to the Brain and Prevents Alzheimer’s

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

A Discovery That Could Change How We Think About Exercise and Dementia New research reveals how exercise triggers the liver to send signals that rejuvenate brain blood vessels and reverse memory loss. Learn how physical activity fights Alzheimer’s—and hope for those who can’t exercise. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen in English….

Ivermectin’s Role in Preventing the Neurologic Effects of SARS-CoV-2

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

A question in the comment section: Considering that ivermectin does not cross the blood-brain barrier, what is its role in lessening the neurologic effects of SARS-CoV-2? SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can pass thru the protective blood-brain barrier and cause problems like loss of smell and taste and headaches. If not treated early, worse…