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·May 21, 2026·11 min read

Exercise Hormone May Protect Neurons in Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reveals that the exercise hormone irisin directly shields neurons from inflammation-driven decay.

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·May 14, 2026·5 min read

Physical Stress Changes Your Voice and Speech Patterns

A new study explains how physical exertion alters vocal pitch, timing, and stability, impacting speech recognition and the "talk test".

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 27, 2026·9 min read

Abdominal Movement Flushes Neural Waste

Tensing your stomach acts as a hydraulic pump, swaying the brain to clear out toxins.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 22, 2026·8 min read

Midlife Fitness Delays Chronic Disease by Years

Researchers tracking 24,500 adults found that midlife fitness delays the onset of chronic illness by at least 1.5 years, prioritizing quality of life over just longevity.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 20, 2026·6 min read

Exercise and Ibuprofen May Shield Against Chemo Brain

A Phase II trial finds that walking and resistance exercise, along with low-dose ibuprofen, can protect cancer patients from "chemo brain" during treatment.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 17, 2026·7 min read

Cortisol Kill-Switch: Exercise Rewires Stress Biology

A first-of-its-kind one-year clinical trial proves that 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise significantly lowers long-term cortisol levels and slows brain aging.

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Featured Neuroscience

·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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Featured Neuroscience

·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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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·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.

Featured Neuroscience

·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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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·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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Featured Neuroscience

·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.