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Routine sparring in boxing can affect brain performance

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 13, 2019

It is well documented that professional boxing causes neurological impairment. A new study reveals routine sparring can cause short term impairments in brain-muscle communication and a decrease in memory performance.... Read More...

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Mouthwash use could inhibit benefits of exercise

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 3, 2019

Results show the blood-pressure-lowering effects of exercise were diminished by more than 60% over the first hour of recovery, and completely absent two hours post-exercise in those who used antibacterial mouthwash.... Read More...

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It’s never too late to start exercising

Neuroscience NewsAugust 30, 2019

Older people who have never participated in resistance exercise programs have a similar ability to build mass muscles as those who frequently exercise and are of similar age. Researchers say that it doesn't matter whether or not you have exercised throughout your life, starting late can still have excellent health benefits.... Read More...

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New link between endocannabinoids and exercise may help in treatment of depression

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2019

Moderate intensity exercise significantly boosts endocannabinoids and improves mood for those with major depressive disorder.... Read More...

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Regular exercise may slow decline in those at risk of Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsAugust 9, 2019

Exercise can have a positive benefit in preventing or slowing physical signs of Alzheimer's disease in those with a genetic predisposition.... Read More...

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Four Ways Binge-Watching Hurts Your Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 7, 2019

Binge-watching TV shows can create an unhealthy environment for the brain due to social isolation, sleep deprivation and unhealthy eating habits. ... Read More...

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Jogging and five other exercises ward off weight gain despite ‘obesity genes’

Neuroscience NewsAugust 4, 2019

For those with a genetic predisposition to obesity, partaking in six specific types of exercise can help combat weight gain. Jogging, yoga, power walking, certain types of dancing and mountain climbing can help reduce BMI in those with a predisposition to obesity. Surprisingly, cycling, swimming, and games like Dance Dance Revolution did not counteract the genetic effects on obesity.... Read More...

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Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space: Findings may help others with fainting issues

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2019

Astronauts do not feel dizzy or faint during post-flight exercise, so long as they participate in certain types of exercise in space and receive IV fluids when they return to earth. The findings could have implications for people postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).... Read More...

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Supervised fun and exercise both provide psychosocial benefit to children with obesity

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2019

While exercise alone may improve health and reduce weight in children at risk of obesity, it does not always improve psychosocial health. Overweight children who participated in regular supervised sedentary activities, such as playing board games or painting, showed improvements in depressive symptoms and anger reduction. Combining exercise with sedentary activities could help improve mood and combat obesity.... Read More...

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Short bout of exercise enhances brain function

Neuroscience NewsJuly 2, 2019

Short bursts of exercise, equivalent to a pick-up game of basketball, boosts the function of a gene that increases dendritic spines in the hippocampus, helping to improve memory and learning.... Read More...

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Ack! I need chocolate! The science of PMS food cravings

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2019

From comfort eating to hormonal levels contributing to a desire for sweets, many studies have investigated why women with PMS often crave certain foods. Researchers explore why food cravings may occur, and what can be done to suppress them for women with premenstrual syndrome.... Read More...

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Article rebuttal: Exercise as a primary prescription for mental health disorders should be approached with caution

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2019

Recently an article was published that stated exercise should be the new primary prescription for mental health disorders, however, as of right now there are a number of reasons why this should not be the case. While exercise has shown proven benefits in individuals with various disorders, only depression has adequate evidence to suggest exercise can potentially replace psychotherapy or medication. Until more thorough research is conducted on a multitude of disorders, exercise needs to be promoted along with traditional therapies or done on a case by case basis if it is to be the sole treatment.... Read More...

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Routine sparring in boxing can affect brain performance

Mouthwash use could inhibit benefits of exercise

It’s never too late to start exercising

New link between endocannabinoids and exercise may help in treatment of depression

Regular exercise may slow decline in those at risk of Alzheimer’s

Jogging and five other exercises ward off weight gain despite ‘obesity genes’

Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space: Findings may help others with fainting issues

Supervised fun and exercise both provide psychosocial benefit to children with obesity

Short bout of exercise enhances brain function

Ack! I need chocolate! The science of PMS food cravings

Article rebuttal: Exercise as a primary prescription for mental health disorders should be approached with caution