FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 11, 2023·4 min readExercise Is Even More Effective Than Counselling or Medication for DepressionExercise is an effective way to help with the treatment of a range of mental health disorders including depression and anxiety. In fact, exercise could be more effective than medication and counseling for depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 3, 2023·6 min readA Good Night’s Sleep May Make It Easier to Stick To Exercise and Diet GoalsPeople who reported better quality of sleep health during a 12-month program of weight loss and exercise were more likely to follow the diet's caloric restrictions and exercise regime than those who had poor sleep health, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 26, 2023·4 min readExercise More Effective Than Medicines to Manage Mental HealthExercise intervention that lasts 12 weeks or less appears to be most effective at reducing mental health symptoms, especially for those suffering from anxiety and depression. Higher-intensity exercise proved more beneficial in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression than longer-duration programs.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 22, 2023·5 min readAny Regular Physical Activity at Any Age Linked to Better Brain Function in Later LifeAt any age, regular exercise or physical activity helps to maintain brain function during old age. However, maintaining a frequent workout schedule throughout life was linked to better mental acuity, memory, and cognition later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 13, 2023·4 min readTime of Day May Determine the Amount of Fat Burned by ExerciseResearchers say that late-morning exercise may be more effective in boosting metabolism and burning fat than late-evening exercise. The findings could prove valuable to those who are overweight and looking to lose fat by implementing an exercise program.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 6, 2023·5 min readExercise Intensity Linked to Attentional Control in Late-Adolescent GirlsTeenage girls between the ages of 15 and 18 who perform frequent moderate to vigorous exercise have better attentional control, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 31, 2023·4 min readModerate and Intense Physical Activity Favors Good SleepPhysical activity improves sleep quality, especially for women, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 25, 2023·8 min readA Healthy Mind: How Exercise Can Improve Your Mental WellnessEven small bouts of physical activity and exercise throughout the day can help to boost your mental well-being.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2023·5 min readMore Steps and Moderate Physical Activity Cuts Dementia and Cognitive Impairment RiskOlder women who walked or partook in moderate-to-vigorous exercise each day had a reduced risk of developing mild cognitive impairment and dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 25, 2023·4 min readUsing Running to Escape Everyday Stresses May Lead To Exercise Dependence Instead of Mental Well-beingRunning can help some escape from their everyday stresses, however, some recreational runners show signs of exercise dependence. Exercise dependence could be the result of maladaptive escapism where one self-suppresses to avoid negative experiences. This can be detrimental to overall well-being.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 24, 2023·6 min readMid-Life Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity Quota Associated With Brain PowerFrequent moderate to vigorous exercise is linked to better cognition and brain power during middle age. This intensity level was associated with better working memory and mental processes. Reducing the intensity to lower intensity or sedentary behavior for 6-7 minutes per day was associated with poorer cognitive performance.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 21, 2023·4 min readHow Exercise Might Mitigate Age-Related Decline in Skeletal Muscle Structure and FunctionStudy reveals exercise is associated with myonuclear remodeling and may contribute to the protective effects of exercise on muscle function throughout the lifespan.Read More
