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·September 4, 2024·5 min read

Virtual Reality Boosts Exercise Engagement by Sensing Emotions

Adaptive VR exergames, which adjust difficulty based on a user's emotional state, can improve exercise adherence and enjoyment. By using sensors to monitor physiological changes like heart rate and facial expressions, these games can dynamically respond to how a person feels, keeping them engaged longer.

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·August 16, 2024·5 min read

Muscle Proteins Trigger Desire for Exercise

A new study reveals that certain muscle proteins activated during exercise can increase the desire to stay active, shedding light on a muscle-brain signaling pathway. The research suggests that this mechanism could play a crucial role in promoting regular physical activity, particularly in treating obesity and metabolic diseases. The findings also hint at the potential for developing targeted therapies to encourage exercise in those less inclined to do so.

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·August 6, 2024·6 min read

Treat or Train? Orexin Helps Brain Decide

Researchers have identified orexin, a brain chemical, as crucial in deciding between exercising and indulging in treats. In experiments with mice, those with an intact orexin system were more inclined to exercise rather than consume a tempting milkshake. This discovery could offer insights into developing strategies for combating obesity and promoting physical activity in humans. Understanding orexin's influence on decision-making between physical activity and food consumption may pave the way for effective interventions targeting sedentary lifestyles.

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·July 30, 2024·4 min read

Exercise Boosts Motivation to Combat Depression

A new study suggests that exercise reduces depression by boosting motivation through decreased inflammation and enhanced dopamine function. This understanding could lead to personalized exercise programs as treatment. The review highlights how aerobic exercise combats anhedonia and low energy in depression. Large trials are needed to further test this hypothesis and explore barriers to exercise.

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·July 17, 2024·6 min read

Nighttime Exercise Breaks May Extend Sleep by 27 Minutes

A new suggests that three-minute resistance exercise breaks every 30 minutes in the evening can extend sleep duration by an average of 27 minutes. This practice doesn't disrupt sleep quality and could reduce cardiometabolic disease risk. Participants engaged in simple exercises like chair squats and calf raises. Further research is needed to confirm these findings in real-life settings.

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·July 16, 2024·7 min read

Low-Calorie Diets Harm Athletes’ Performance and Health

Female athletes consuming only half their caloric needs for 14 days experienced significant drops in performance and muscle mass. This low energy availability also weakened their immune systems. The harmful effects couldn't be reversed by short-term refeeding, highlighting the risks of weight loss practices in sports. The findings emphasize the need for awareness and better support for athletes.

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·June 10, 2024·4 min read

Evening Exercise Lowers Blood Sugar in Overweight Adults

Moderate to vigorous physical activity in the evening significantly lowers daily blood sugar levels in sedentary adults with overweight and obesity. Researchers found that this timing is more effective than morning or afternoon exercise for glucose control.

This shows a woman in workout clothing and a scale.

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·June 8, 2024·4 min read

Intense Exercise May Sabotage Weight Loss Efforts

Intense exercise can reduce subsequent physical activity and body temperature, potentially leading to weight gain. The research, conducted on mice, suggests this effect is due to disruptions in the circadian rhythm of the stress hormone corticosterone.

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·May 20, 2024·6 min read

Exercise Aids Memory Erasure in PTSD

Increased neuron formation in the hippocampus, stimulated by exercise or genetic manipulation, helps mice forget traumatic or drug-associated memories. This process involves rewiring neural circuits, disrupting the recall of fear memories. These findings offer potential new approaches for treating mental health conditions like PTSD and drug addiction.

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·May 15, 2024·3 min read

Exercise Can Slow Brain Aging Cognitive Decline

A new study shows that exercise can reverse aging effects in the brain. Researchers found that physical activity alters gene expression in microglia, making them resemble those of younger brains.

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·May 13, 2024·4 min read

Exercise Warps Time Perception

People perceive time as moving slower when they are exercising compared to resting or post-exercise. The research involved participants undergoing a time perception task during different cycling conditions, including solo and competitive scenarios.

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·May 9, 2024·5 min read

Reciprocal Relationship Between Depression and Exercise

Researchers uncovered a reciprocal relationship between depression and physical activity in adults. The findings reveal that current depression symptoms can deter physical activity years later, although the reverse isn't necessarily true—current inactivity doesn’t predict future depression symptoms.

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Virtual Reality Boosts Exercise Engagement by Sensing Emotions

Muscle Proteins Trigger Desire for Exercise

Treat or Train? Orexin Helps Brain Decide

Exercise Boosts Motivation to Combat Depression

Nighttime Exercise Breaks May Extend Sleep by 27 Minutes

Low-Calorie Diets Harm Athletes’ Performance and Health

Evening Exercise Lowers Blood Sugar in Overweight Adults

Intense Exercise May Sabotage Weight Loss Efforts

Exercise Aids Memory Erasure in PTSD

Exercise Can Slow Brain Aging Cognitive Decline

Exercise Warps Time Perception

Reciprocal Relationship Between Depression and Exercise

Promise of Reward Changes How We Pay Attention

Do Dog Faces Shape Behavior?

How Kids Learn What Emotions Really Mean

Cycling Boosts Brain Function in Parkinson’s Disease

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