Women in their 60s who spent a few hours a day performing light physical activities, such as gardening or strolling, had a 46% lower risk of mobility loss than those who were less active. Read More
Migraine sufferers who embarked on two-and-a-half hours of moderate to vigorous exercise per week reported a significant decline in their migraine triggers, including stress, depression, and sleep problems. Read More
Taking omega-3 supplements may help to reduce muscle soreness following exercise. Researchers found omega-3 reduced inflammation and decreased muscle damage post exercise. Read More
During vigorous exercise, the body produces large amounts of the hormone GDF15, but the quantity is not sufficient enough to affect behavior or appetite. Read More
Spontaneous eye-blink rates could be the missing link in explaining the relationship between aerobic fitness and cognitive function. Read More
Exercise promotes the hypothalamus to release MOTS-c. Mitochondrial encoded MOTS-c interacts with the nuclear genome and regulates both cell metabolism and the stress response. Read More
Neuroscientists present six scientifically proven ways to help improve brain and mental health. Read More
Low-intensity exercise during adolescence reduces behavioral symptoms associated with schizophrenia in mouse models. Read More
Study finds olfaction plays a significant role in the motivation to exercise. Mice who were "high runners" developed genetic differences in their olfactory systems that caused them to perceive smells differently than more sedentary mice. Read More
For older adults, some sedentariness may not be as bad for memory as believed, especially if physical activity benchmarks are being met. Read More
Older adults who took brief, weekly "awe walks" for eight weeks reported improvements in positive emotions and a decrease in daily life stress. Read More
Aerobic exercise for up to one hour at moderate to high intensity improves memory, attention, and learning for up to two hours. Read More
