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·July 21, 2017·4 min read

How Physical Exercise Prevents Dementia

Researchers discover physical activity has an influence on brain metabolism, preventing an increase in choline. A new Translational Psychiatry report suggests physical exercise may help protect neurons and reduce symptoms of dementia in older people.

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·June 26, 2017·6 min read

Brain Evolved to Need Exercise

While much research has shown that exercise can be good for our brains, the link between how physical activity benefits the brain is not clearly understood. In a new study, researchers suggest the link between brain health and exercise could be a product of our evolutionary history and our hunter-gatherer past.

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·June 12, 2017·4 min read

Can A Single Exercise Session Benefit Your Brain?

Summary: Researchers document not only the behavioral and cognitive effects of a single exercise session, but also the neurochemical and...

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·May 16, 2017·4 min read

Exercise Can Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’s

Another new study finds those who exercise have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 10, 2017·3 min read

Tai Chi Relieves Insomnia in Breast Cancer Survivors

According to researchers, Tai Chi not only improves sleep health and reduces insomnia in breast cancer survivors, it also reduces depression and fatigue symptoms.

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·May 5, 2017·6 min read

“Exercise in a Pill” Boosts Athletic Endurance By 70 Percent

Chemical compound mimics the beneficial effects of exercise, including fat burning and increasing stamina, a new study reports.

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·May 3, 2017·3 min read

Exercise Study Offers Hope in Fight Against Alzheimer’s

Light exercise, such as walking, could offer hope for re-establishing some neural connections in people with MCI and Alzheimer's.

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·May 2, 2017·4 min read

The Science of “Hitting the Wall”

Researchers find the physiological basis for 'hitting the wall' during exercise.

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·April 29, 2017·3 min read

Resistance Exercises Recover Motor and Memory Impairment Caused by Flavor Enhancer

A new study reveals resistance exercise may help improve memory and motor problems associated with the flavor enhancer monosodium glutamate.

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·April 19, 2017·4 min read

Beet This: Beetroot Juice Before Exercise Helps Older Brains Perform More Efficiently

Researchers say drinking beetroot juice prior to exercise can help the aging brain to perform more efficiently.

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·March 23, 2017·4 min read

Exercising 2.5 Hours Per Week Associated With Slow Decline For Parkinson’s Patients

According to researchers, exercising weekly can significantly slow the progress of Parkinson's disease over a two year period.

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·March 1, 2017·5 min read

The Ultimate Power Nap: Using Fitbits to Track Elephant Sleep in the Wild

On average, matriarch elephants only sleep for two hours a day when in the wild, a new study reports.

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