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·February 20, 2018·4 min read

Jymmin: How a Combination of Exercise and Music Help Us Feel Less Pain

Jymmin, a system that mixes working out on exercise equipment and free musical improvisation, may make us less sensitive to pain, researchers report.

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·February 19, 2018·3 min read

Brainwaves Show How Exercising to Music Bends Your Mind

Listening to music while exercising reduces focus, but boosts energy levels and enjoyment, researchers report.

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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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·February 14, 2018·5 min read

Everyday Activities Associated with More Gray Matter in Brains of Older Adults

Taking part in everyday physical activities, such as housework or gardening, is associated with higher gray matter density in older people, researcher report.

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·February 2, 2018·2 min read

Balance Exercises May Help People With Multiple Sclerosis

A new study in Neurology reports balance and eye movement exercises may help people with MS to improve their balance problems and fatigue.

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·January 26, 2018·4 min read

Aerobic Exercise May Mildly Delay and Slightly Improve Alzheimer’s Symptoms

According to researchers, aerobic exercise may be more effective than other forms of exercise when it comes to preserving cognition and slowing Alzheimer's decline.

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·January 25, 2018·4 min read

Lifestyle Changes Prevent Cognitive Decline Even in Genetically Susceptible People

Even for those genetically susceptible to developing dementia, enhanced lifestyle counselling can help to prevent cognitive decline, a new study reports.

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·December 28, 2017·3 min read

Try Exercise to Improve Memory and Thinking

New guidelines recommend twice weekly exercise for people with mild cognitive impairment to improve memory and cognition.

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·December 21, 2017·3 min read

Short Term Exercise Equals Big Time Brain Boost

Researchers reveal even after one short, ten minute, burst of exercise, cognitive processing and attention improve temporarily.

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·December 19, 2017·4 min read

Exercising at Own Pace Boosts a Child’s Ability to Learn

Physical education teachers may need to review their teaching strategies following new research from the University of Sterling. Researchers report children are more attentive and have improved memory when they exercise at their own pace, rather than embark on exhaustive exercise.

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·December 11, 2017·7 min read

High Intensity Exercise Delays Parkinson’s Progression

Exercise could be the best medicine for people in early stages of Parkinson's disease, researchers say. A new study reveals people with early stage Parkinson's who embarked on high intensity exercise three times a week showed a decrease in worsening motor symptoms.