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·May 25, 2023·5 min read

Step Up for Brain Health: Walking Boosts Brain Networks, Combats Alzheimer’s

Walking can enhance connections within and between three critical brain networks, one of which is linked to Alzheimer's disease. The research, involving older adults with normal cognitive function and those with mild cognitive impairment, showcased an improvement in memory recollection abilities after a 12-week walking exercise regimen.

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·May 25, 2023·5 min read

Running Rewires the Aging Brain: Exercise Protects Memory Function

Physical activity, particularly running, has been found to rewire aging brains, helping to preserve memory functions. Researchers revealed long-term running keeps older neurons wired, potentially preventing age-related memory loss and neurodegeneration. This effect is believed to be especially beneficial for neurons born during early adulthood, whose circuitry is modifiable through midlife exercise. The findings underscore the importance of regular physical activity in maintaining cognitive health as we age.

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·May 24, 2023·4 min read

Active Lifestyles Boost Pain Tolerance

Physically active individuals have a higher pain tolerance than sedentary ones, according to a new study. Participants who were consistently active or increased their activity over time displayed a higher overall level of pain tolerance.

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·May 22, 2023·5 min read

Regular Exercise Diminishes Stroke-Induced Bleeding

Regular physical activity can reduce bleeding in individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage. Analyzing data from 686 patients, researchers found that those who reported regular physical activity had significantly smaller hemorrhages than inactive individuals.

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·May 20, 2023·5 min read

Exercise Heightens Brain’s Food Cue Reactivity

Exercise appears to amplify the brain's response to food cues, a new study reports. The researchers observed that running increased the reactivity of certain brain regions linked to attention, anticipation of reward, and memory. These changes occurred independently of overall alterations in brain blood flow.

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·May 19, 2023·8 min read

Taking Strides: Why Walking Is Not So Popular in the U.S

Walking is less popular and more perilous in the U.S. than in other countries, according to a new study. Comparing U.S. statistics to European counterparts like the U.K., Germany, and the Netherlands, the study reveals that Americans take fewer walking trips and face higher fatality rates.

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·May 17, 2023·4 min read

Regular Exercise Linked to Lower Parkinson’s Risk

Regular physical activity, from cycling and walking to gardening and household chores, may reduce the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The study found that women who exercised the most had a 25% lower rate of Parkinson’s disease compared to those who exercised the least. This study does not establish that exercise directly lowers the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, but it does show a significant association.

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·May 17, 2023·6 min read

Regular Cardio Exercise May Shield Against Flu and Pneumonia Deaths

A new study suggests that regular aerobic exercise, even less than the recommended 150 minutes per week, may significantly reduce the risk of death from flu or pneumonia. However, the benefits seem to plateau or even become harmful beyond a certain level of activity, particularly in muscle strengthening exercises.

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·May 13, 2023·4 min read

Exercise and the Brain: The Neuroscience of Fitness Explored

The neuroscience of fitness explores how regular exercise profoundly impacts our brain and nervous system. Exercise stimulates neurogenesis - the creation of new neurons - primarily in the hippocampus, influencing memory and learning while increasing key mood-regulating neurotransmitters.

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·May 3, 2023·5 min read

Pilot Study Shows Promise for Remote Aerobic Walking Exercise in Improving Cognitive Function for People with Multiple Sclerosis

Remote aerobic walking exercise training can improve cognitive processing speed impairment in fully ambulatory persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). The results are promising for individuals with MS who experience cognitive processing speed impairment and provide a more inclusive solution for remote exercise programs.

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·May 2, 2023·7 min read

Healthier Diet and Exercise Linked to Heart Health, While Skipping Meals and Diet Pills Fail for Weight Loss

A recent study on more than 20,000 U.S. adults indicates that individuals adopting healthier diets and exercising more were linked to weight loss that reduces the risk of heart disease. In contrast, those who skipped meals or took prescription diet pills saw little to no weight loss, weight maintenance, or even weight gain.

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·April 25, 2023·4 min read

Mind Over Muscle: The Surprising Power of the Exercise Placebo Effect

If a person believes an exercise program has been optimized and created specifically for them, the regime will have a positive effect, regardless of the content of the program. Researchers say the placebo effect has health benefits when it comes to exercise.

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exercise

Step Up for Brain Health: Walking Boosts Brain Networks, Combats Alzheimer’s

Running Rewires the Aging Brain: Exercise Protects Memory Function

Active Lifestyles Boost Pain Tolerance

Regular Exercise Diminishes Stroke-Induced Bleeding

Exercise Heightens Brain’s Food Cue Reactivity

Taking Strides: Why Walking Is Not So Popular in the U.S

Regular Exercise Linked to Lower Parkinson’s Risk

Regular Cardio Exercise May Shield Against Flu and Pneumonia Deaths

Exercise and the Brain: The Neuroscience of Fitness Explored

Pilot Study Shows Promise for Remote Aerobic Walking Exercise in Improving Cognitive Function for People with Multiple Sclerosis

Healthier Diet and Exercise Linked to Heart Health, While Skipping Meals and Diet Pills Fail for Weight Loss

Mind Over Muscle: The Surprising Power of the Exercise Placebo Effect

Untangling the Human Mind: The Interplay Between Cognition and Personality

Empathy’s Influence on Drinking Patterns

Sleep Apnea and Its Link to Alzheimer’s Associated Brain Changes

Getting the Skinny on Cannabis Use: The Effect of Cannabis on Weight and Metabolism

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