FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 10, 2018·5 min readHow Cognitive Development Shapes Attitudes About Physical ActivityResearchers report the reason many shun away from physical activity as adults may be rooted in childhood experience. The study reveals negative memories associated with PE classes during childhood may generate negative response to participating in exercise as adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePainPsychology·October 1, 2018·4 min readVirtual Reality Reduces Pain and Increases Performance During ExerciseResearchers report virtual reality can help to lower pain levels and increase performance when undertaking physical activity. Participants using VR reported a pain intensity 10% lower than those not using the technology when performing isometric bicep curls.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2018·5 min readExercise May Delay Cognitive Decline in People with Rare Alzheimer’sResearchers report, for those with a genetic mutation that causes Alzheimer's disease, 2.5 hours of physical activity per week may delay cognitive decline and have beneficial effects on tau in the brain. They speculate the same may be true for those with more common forms of the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 25, 2018·4 min readEven Mild Physical Activity Immediately Improves Memory FunctionA new study reports participating in light physical activity, such as yoga or tai chi, can help to increase connectivity between brain areas responsible for memory formation and storage.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 18, 2018·4 min readAre We Hardwired For Laziness? Brain Must Work Hard to Avoid SlothResearchers explore the exercise paradox, the feeling of wanting to become more physically active, but despite our best intentions, people actually become less active. The study reports our brains may simply be wired to want to conserve energy.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 14, 2018·3 min readCold Water Swimming May Ease DepressionA new case study reports swimming in cold, open water may help those with major depressive disorder to gain control of their symptoms and possibly live medication free.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 12, 2018·3 min readYour Genes Determine How Your Heart Rate Responds to ExerciseA new study reports your genes may determine how your heart rate and blood pressure respond to exercise.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 21, 2018·4 min readExercise Means Much More than Moving for Those with Multiple SclerosisFor people with multiple sclerosis, exercise and physical activity mean much more than simply keeping fit. Researchers say exercise helps those with MS better cope with their condition and helps to maintain their identity beyond their diagnosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 13, 2018·3 min readNew Neurons Archive Old MemoriesResearchers report neurogenesis underlies the brain's capacity to create and store new memories. Exercise, researchers report, promotes neurogenesis and increases hippocampal capacity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 11, 2018·4 min readFootwear Habits Influence Child and Adolescent Motor Skill DevelopmentA new study reveals children who are habitually barefoot show significantly different motor skills between the ages of 6-10 than those who are habitually shod. Researchers report those who are habitually barefoot have better balance and jumping skills.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 10, 2018·6 min read15 Minutes of Exercise Creates Optimal Brain State for Mastering New Motor SkillsA new study reports a short burst of exercise can dramatically improve long term retention of new motor skills.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 27, 2018·6 min readDon’t Let Depression Keep You From ExercisingResearchers say exercise is crucial to the overall health of those with depression. The study reveals people with higher levels of fitness during middle age were significantly less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, even if they were diagnosed with depression.Read More
