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10-Minute Run Boosts Brain Function and Improves Mood

Feb 15, 2022 by

A new study out of Japan has found that running for just 10 minutes improves blood flow in the prefrontal cortex and improves mood. In addition, the short session appears to improve the brain’s executive function, which includes attention,...

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Exercise “Sweet Spot” Reverses Cognitive Decline in Mice...

Feb 8, 2022 by

A new study out of Australia discovered that there’s an exercise “sweet spot” that reverses cognitive decline in aging mice. In the experiments, mice who ran for 35 days had noticeable effects on learning because the exercise led to...

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Light exercise associated with lower dementia risk

Jan 4, 2022 by

A new study published in JAMA Open Network has found an association between light-intensity exercise and reduced risk of dementia in older adults. Of the 62,286 participants (all of whom were 65 or older), active participants had a 20%...

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Exercise may regulate iron in brain to stave off Alzheimer’s...

Oct 26, 2021 by

A new study in mice points to the idea that exercise may protect against Alzheimer’s by improving the regulation of iron metabolism in the brain. Regular exercise reduces circulating levels of a protein called Interleukin-6, which promotes inflammation and...

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How exercise helps with ADHD

Jun 29, 2021 by

A growing body of research indicates that exercise may be especially helpful for people with ADHD. Here are some of the reasons why it’s worth noting....

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Regular exercise enhances cognition in children

Aug 10, 2020 by

The results from three experiments showed that the benefits of regular exercise on cognition were greater in kids who have poor cognitive skills. This was especially true with executive function....

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