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·April 12, 2026·10 min read

Toddler Habits Predict Teenage Fitness

A decade-long study reveals that movement habits at age 2.5, active play, limited screens, and sleep, predict physical activity levels at age 12.

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·April 11, 2026·9 min read

Brain’s Endurance Program: Hypothalamus Remembers Exercise

SF1-producing neurons in the hypothalamus "program" the body's endurance. By forming a neural memory of exercise, these brain cells drive physical fitness improvements and metabolic health.

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·April 7, 2026·9 min read

Combined Body-Mind Exercise Reshapes the ADHD Brain

A new study shows that integrated cognitive-motor exercise outperforms standard aerobic activity in improving memory and self-control for children with ADHD. Researchers suggest "high-cognitive-load" movement is key to brain training.

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·March 18, 2026·9 min read

Physical Activity Rewires the Traumatized Brain

A new study reveals that 150–390 minutes of weekly exercise can rewire the neural pathways of individuals who experienced childhood adversity.

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·March 13, 2026·9 min read

10-Minutes of Exercise Shield the Brain During Chemo

A nationwide study proves that a simple, home-based exercise prescription can preserve memory and mental sharpness for patients undergoing chemotherapy.

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·March 9, 2026·7 min read

Fitter Brains Get a Bigger Boost from Every Workout

New research suggests that improving your aerobic fitness (VO2 Max) actually trains your brain to produce higher levels of the neuroprotective protein BDNF after exercise.

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·March 9, 2026·8 min read

Single Workout Sparks Brain Ripples in Humans

Scientists have finally seen "memory ripples" in the human brain sparked by just 20 minutes of exercise.

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·February 28, 2026·7 min read

Physical Activity and Early Rising Linked to Lower ALS Risk

New research suggests that "early birds" and those who stay active have a 20-26% lower risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease ALS.

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·February 27, 2026·6 min read

Music May Not Boost Focus or Mood During Exercise

A major review finds that the mental boost we expect from listening to music while exercising is inconsistent and often disappears during intense workouts.

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·February 22, 2026·7 min read

Could an “Exercise Pill” Help Treat Depression?

Exercise is medicine, but what if you can't take the dose? Scientists explore "exercise mimetics"—pills that trick your brain into thinking you've just finished a workout.

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·February 19, 2026·8 min read

Hypothalamus Signal Build Endurance After Exercise

A new study reveals that SF1 neurons in the hypothalamus are required for the body to gain endurance after exercise, acting as a master coordinator for muscle remodeling.

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·February 12, 2026·6 min read

Neural Afterburn: Brain Rewires Itself to Boost Endurance

Building endurance isn't just about muscles, it's about the brain. New research suggests that a specific "afterburn" of brain activity following a workout is the secret to getting stronger, effectively rewiring your neural circuits to power your heart and lungs.

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exercise

Toddler Habits Predict Teenage Fitness

Brain’s Endurance Program: Hypothalamus Remembers Exercise

Combined Body-Mind Exercise Reshapes the ADHD Brain

Physical Activity Rewires the Traumatized Brain

10-Minutes of Exercise Shield the Brain During Chemo

Fitter Brains Get a Bigger Boost from Every Workout

Single Workout Sparks Brain Ripples in Humans

Physical Activity and Early Rising Linked to Lower ALS Risk

Music May Not Boost Focus or Mood During Exercise

Could an “Exercise Pill” Help Treat Depression?

Hypothalamus Signal Build Endurance After Exercise

Neural Afterburn: Brain Rewires Itself to Boost Endurance

Spinal Cord Injury Disrupts the Brain’s “Volume Control”

Predictive Brain: Why Categorization is an Action, Not an Idea

Healthy Plant-Based Eating Lowers Dementia Risk

Estrogen Levels at the Moment of Trauma Predict PTSD

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