Hi, it is once again my favourite time of the week, where we play the best game: count how many times Santina says "um" or "and so" while talking about science. Also, the words "and so" look like a fish on my audio editing platform, thanks to Audacity.

This week, I talk about some of my previous work looking at cerebral (brain) blood flow: specifically, two processes known as neurovascular coupling and cerebrovascular reactivity. We in particular look at the effects of acute hyperglycemia, or a short-term increase in blood sugar, and the effects of sitting, standing and walking. Spoiler alert, we found no changes, so please use this episode as an excuse to eat all the sugary snacks as you would like.

As always, I release a new episode weekly on Monday at 7:00 am EST. You can find me everywhere you listen to podcasts, and you can also follow me on Instagram @theplasticitypodcast. I hope you all have a good week. This week's energy on my end is me and my little old lady shopping trolley against the world, so face what comes ahead with all the confidence of an old person with their $30 Jean Coutu buggy.