LearningRx1 exercise | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 5

Standing desks improve cognition

Jan 25, 2016 by

A new study from the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Public Health has found that standing desks aren’t just good for the body; they’re also good for the brain....

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More evidence exercise may protect older brains from damage

Apr 1, 2015 by

A new study out of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago found that the most physically active seniors had no reduction in movement abilities despite MRIs showing high levels of age-related brain damage....

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Community walkability impacts cognition

Dec 30, 2014 by

There’s new evidence that links “easy-to-walk” communities with better cognition in older adults....

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Resistance exercise good for long-term memory

Dec 4, 2014 by

Like aerobic exercise, resistance training appears to be good for your memory....

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Just 2 hours of physical activity can improve school performance...

Nov 19, 2014 by

New research indicates that even just two hours of extra physical activity each week can improve school performance....

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Older brains benefit from all types of exercise

Nov 18, 2014 by

New research suggests that seniors’ brains benefit from exercise no matter what type....

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