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·September 17, 2019·5 min read

Exercise could slow withering effects of Alzheimer’s

For those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and other risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, participating in aerobic exercise several times a week may slow neurodegeneration. Aerobic exercise reduced hippocampal atrophy in those with MCI.

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·May 27, 2018·3 min read

Exercise Helps Treat Addiction by Altering Brain’s Dopamine System

Researchers report, in animal models of addiction, daily aerobic exercise alters the mesolimbic dopamine pathway in the brain.

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·May 21, 2020·4 min read

Exercise improves memory and boosts blood flow to brain

Following a one year program of aerobic exercise improves memory function and boosts blood flow to brain areas critical for cognition in older adults with risk factors for dementia.

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·November 13, 2017·3 min read

Exercise Increases Brain Size

Exercise increases the size of the left region of the hippocampus, an area of the brain critical for memory, a new study reveals.

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·February 26, 2021·3 min read

Exercise May Help Slow Memory Loss for People Living With Alzheimer’s Dementia

Embarking on a six-month aerobic exercise regime may help reduce cognitive decline for older adults living with Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 2, 2022·3 min read

High-Intensity Interval Training Can Help Burn More Fat

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) burns more fat than aerobic exercise, a new study finds.

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·January 19, 2016·3 min read

Parkinson’s Patients Benefit From Aerobic Exercise

A new study reports aerobic exercise might help to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.

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·September 28, 2022·6 min read

Regularly Exercising With Weights Linked to Lower Risk of Death

Regular weight training exercise is associated with a reduced risk of death, a new study reports. Incorporating aerobic exercise with weight-based exercise adds to the protective effect.

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·October 12, 2018·2 min read

Study Provides Insights On the Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Performance

Study reveals both aerobic exercise and standing in an upright posture improves visual working memory.

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·November 28, 2022·5 min read

Ten Minutes of Aerobic Exercise With Exposure Therapy Found to Reduce PTSD Symptoms

Augmenting exposure therapy with ten minutes of aerobic exercise reduces PTSD symptom severity for up to six months after a nine-week course of treatment ends.

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