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·April 25, 2019·3 min read

Exercise activates memory neural networks in older adults

Acute exercise in older adults has a positive impact on brain regions associated with memory and recall. Older adults who engaged in acute exercise had greater activation in the temporal gyrus, fusiform gyrus and hippocampus, resulting in increased semantic memory activation.

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·November 25, 2023·7 min read

Exercise Boosts Brain Power Amidst Sleep Deprivation

New research reveals that moderate exercise improves cognitive performance (CP) even under conditions of sleep deprivation and low oxygen levels. The study involved two experiments with 24 participants in total, examining the effects of partial and total sleep deprivation, as well as hypoxia, on CP.

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·February 26, 2020·1 min read

Link between genes and ability to exercise found

Study identifies a genetic mutation that reduces the ability to efficiently exercise.

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·January 13, 2020·3 min read

A replacement for exercise?

Sestrin, a naturally occurring compound, mimics many of the effects of exercise in mouse and fly models. The findings could help with the development of medications to help combat muscle wasting associated with aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

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·February 15, 2018·3 min read

Running Helps Brain Stave off Effects of Chronic Stress

Researchers report running can help mitigate the impact chronic stress has on the hippocampus.

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·December 8, 2021·6 min read

Blood From Marathoner Mice Boosts Brain Function in Their Couch-Potato Counterparts

Blood from young adult, fit mice benefits the brain of sedentary mice of the same age. A single protein, clusterin, appears to be largely responsible for the benefit.

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·June 26, 2025·4 min read

Staying Active Slows Cognitive Decline

Regular physical activity isn’t just good for the body—it protects the brain as we age. A 16-year study of over 13,000 adults found that sustained physical activity significantly slowed cognitive decline.

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·February 22, 2026·7 min read

Could an “Exercise Pill” Help Treat Depression?

Exercise is medicine, but what if you can't take the dose? Scientists explore "exercise mimetics"—pills that trick your brain into thinking you've just finished a workout.

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·February 23, 2021·3 min read

Exercise May Reduce Migraine Triggers

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.

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·September 13, 2023·6 min read

Healthy Habits Are Key to Curbing Depression’s Hold

A new study delves into the role of lifestyle choices in mitigating depression risks. Drawing from the UK Biobank, researchers analyzed data from nearly 290,000 participants, determining that seven key lifestyle habits significantly reduced depression risk.

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·February 3, 2020·4 min read

Physical activity is good for your appetite, too

Not only does exercise help burn those extra calories, but it can also have a protective effect against overeating, a new study reports.

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·April 11, 2025·8 min read

AI Rewrites Workouts for Children With Autism and ADHD

Researchers have adapted a children’s exercise program to better serve neurodivergent learners using AI-generated instructions. By leveraging ChatGPT, the team simplified and clarified movement directions in over 500 activities from the InPACT video series.

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Exercise activates memory neural networks in older adults

Exercise Boosts Brain Power Amidst Sleep Deprivation

Link between genes and ability to exercise found

A replacement for exercise?

Running Helps Brain Stave off Effects of Chronic Stress

Blood From Marathoner Mice Boosts Brain Function in Their Couch-Potato Counterparts

Staying Active Slows Cognitive Decline

Could an “Exercise Pill” Help Treat Depression?

Exercise May Reduce Migraine Triggers

Healthy Habits Are Key to Curbing Depression’s Hold

Physical activity is good for your appetite, too

AI Rewrites Workouts for Children With Autism and ADHD

PCOS/PMOS Increases Alzheimer’s Risk

Alcohol Tricks Brain Cells Into Destroying Themselves

Daytime Napping Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia

Prenatal Stress Alters the Placenta to Shape Fetal Brain Development

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