FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 14, 2016·5 min readCould Exercise Help Meth Addicts Recover?Circadian rhythm could be key for helping overcome addiction, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2016·4 min readRunning Triggers Production of a Molecule That Repairs the Brain: Mouse StudyRunning helps to produce a molecule that can heal myelin in mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 1, 2016·3 min readExercise Not Shown to Reduce Risk of Developing Multiple Sclerosis in WomenResearchers find no evidence that exercise may reduce the risk of developing multiple sclerosis in women.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2016·4 min readExercise Increases Levels of Hunger Promoting Endocannabinnoids, Even When You’re Sleep DeprivedA new study reports on how endocannabinoids are affected by sleep deprivation and whether exercise can modulate the effect.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 16, 2016·5 min readBrain Benefits of Aerobic Exercise Lost to Mercury ExposureResearchers report adults with higher prenatal exposure to methylmercury, as a result of fish consumption, did not experience faster cognitive processing or short term memory benefits following exercise.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 13, 2016·6 min readIntrinsic Reward Helps Make Exercise a HabitA new study supports the role of intrinsic reward in maintaining exercise as a long-term habit.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·September 13, 2016·4 min readOnline Advice for Preventing Alzheimer’s Often ProblematicResearchers warn of low quality online information about Alzheimer's, especially from websites selling products that claim to 'cure' the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·September 11, 2016·4 min readMidlife Physical Activity Associated With Better Cognition in Old AgeA new study reports those who participate in physical activity during middle age showed better cognitive function later in life.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 10, 2016·4 min readMen’s Hidden Body Fat Fears Fueling Gym AttendanceAccording to researchers, for many men, a hidden fer of being fat is driving their gym attendance due to feelings of shame rather than a desire to build muscle.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 5, 2016·2 min readExercise Helps Reduce Anxiety and Depression in COPD PatientsAccording to researchers, participating in physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression in people with COPD.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 2, 2016·4 min readCommon Genetic Variant Regulates the Mental Health Benefits of ExerciseResearchers report physical exercise failed to promote antidepressant-like effects in mice genetically engineered to express a human genetic variation in the gene BDNF.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 29, 2016·4 min readStopping Exercise Decreases Brain Blood FlowResearchers report a significant decrease in cerebral blood flow after physically fit older adults stop exercising for a short period of time.Read More
