FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 29, 2022·4 min readHow Physical Exercise Burns Muscle FatResearchers identify a neuromuscular circuit that links the burning of muscle fat during physical exercise to the action of a protein in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 28, 2022·7 min readShort Bursts of Vigorous Activity Linked With Increased LongevityTwo-minute bursts of vigorous physical activity totaling 16 minutes per week were associated with an 18% reduced risk of death and a 15% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Burst exercise up to 53 minutes per week is linked to a 36% lower risk of death from any health cause.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 21, 2022·4 min readTo Be Less Sedentary, You May Need a More Active FriendWhen people with a sedentary lifestyle socially interact with those who embark on moderate physical activity, the sedentary people become more active in the long-term.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 11, 2022·5 min readGut Microbiome Plays a Role in Lifestyle’s Effects on Dementia RiskThe microbiome of the gut may influence how exercise and diet affect overall brain health and the risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 28, 2022·6 min readRegularly Exercising With Weights Linked to Lower Risk of DeathRegular weight training exercise is associated with a reduced risk of death, a new study reports. Incorporating aerobic exercise with weight-based exercise adds to the protective effect.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 27, 2022·4 min readYes, Men Run Faster Than Women, but Over Shorter Distances and Not by MuchThe between-sex performance gap when it comes to running is much narrower at shorter sprint distances, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 22, 2022·4 min readKeys to Keeping Your Brain HealthyThree factors have been identified that help keep your brain at its best.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 18, 2022·4 min readSeven Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Reduce Dementia Risk for People With DiabetesGetting the recommended amount of sleep, daily exercise, eating a healthy diet, and resisting alcohol and tobacco are among the seven identified lifestyle alterations those with diabetes should take to decrease their risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 18, 2022·3 min readFruit, Vegetables and Exercise Can Make You HappierConsuming fruits and vegetables, and exercise makes people happier, not the other way around, a new study reports. Increased happiness was associated with eating more fruits and vegetables in women, and in exercising more in men.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 15, 2022·5 min readFitness Trackers Reveal Links Between Exercise, Memory, and Mental HealthSpecific intensities of exercise over a long period of time are associated with different aspects of memory and mental health.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 27, 2022·4 min readReducing Alcohol Consumption by Working OutBoth aerobic exercise and yoga reduce the desire to consume alcohol, a new study reports. Researchers found after one session of aerobic exercise people showed reduced cravings for alcohol, lower levels of stress, and improvements in mood.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 24, 2022·3 min readPhysical Activity May Have a Stronger Role Than Genes in LongevityHigher rates of light physical activity and moderate-to-vigorous exercise were associated with a lower risk of death. Sedentary lifestyles were associated with a higher risk of death. The findings were consistent among women with different levels of genetic predispositions to longevity.Read More
