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·July 26, 2021·4 min read

Exercise Boosts Kids’ Vocabulary Growth

Children who swim or participate in other motor movement-focused exercises were 13% more accurate in vocabulary tests than children who did not engage in exercise. Researchers say movement-focused exercises can help with the encoding of new words in children.

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·July 26, 2021·7 min read

Aerobic Exercise Boosts Healthy Brain Aging

Aerobic exercise was associated with positive white matter changes in the brain for older adults.

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·July 7, 2021·5 min read

Dancing With Music Can Halt Most Debilitating Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

Weekly musical dance classes can help to improve daily living and motor functions in those with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease.

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·July 2, 2021·4 min read

Regular Physical Activity Linked to More ‘Fit’ Preteen Brains

Physical exercise was associated with more efficiently organized, robust, and flexible networks in the preteen brain.

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·July 1, 2021·6 min read

5-Minute Workout Lowers Blood Pressure as Much as Exercise and Drugs

A daily five-minute workout dubbed "strength training for your breathing muscles" lowers blood pressure and improves some measures of cardiovascular health more than aerobic exercise or medications designed to reduce blood pressure.

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·June 22, 2021·4 min read

Mental Well-Being Higher In the Summer vs. Fall

People report mental distress is reduced in the Summer compared to the Fall. Researchers speculate the seasonal improvement in mental wellbeing could be a result of improved diet, more frequent exercise, and improved sleep quality during the Summer months.

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·June 22, 2021·4 min read

Running to Music Combats Mental Fatigue

Listening to music while running can help improve people's performance when they feel mentally fatigued.

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·June 18, 2021·6 min read

How Childhood Exercise Could Maintain and Promote Cognitive Function in Later Life

Children who are physically active have higher cognitive function and increased functional connectivity in the brain later in life than those who are less active, a new study reports.

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·June 12, 2021·6 min read

Frequent Strenuous Exercise Increases the Risk of Developing ALS in Certain People

Researchers have identified a causal link between strenuous exercise and ALS in people with genetic risk factors for the neurodegenerative disease. The study reports intense physical exercise contributes to motor neuron injury in those susceptible to ALS.

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·June 10, 2021·5 min read

Memory Biomarkers Confirm Aerobic Exercise Helps Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Researchers have identified three biomarkers in blood samples that confirm the link between exercise and improved cognitive function in older adults.

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·June 8, 2021·4 min read

Harnessing Healthy Behaviors to Prevent Dementia

Making small lifestyle changes, such as improving diet, exercising, enjoying social activities, and reducing blood pressure, can reduce the risk of developing dementia in older people with certain risk factors.

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·June 1, 2021·4 min read

Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Better Cognition for Oldest Adults, Regardless of Genetic Risk

Adults over 80 who maintained a healthy lifestyle, including exercise and diet, had a lower risk of cognitive decline, even if they had genetic risk factors for dementia.

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