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·January 18, 2024·8 min read

Exercise Boosts Learning and Motor Memory

Physical activity enhances the ability to learn and remember motor skills. New research involved 67 young men and explored how exercise before and after motor skill learning impacts memory retention.

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·January 6, 2024·7 min read

Can Cannabis Improve Exercise Experience?

A study of 42 runners reveals that using cannabis before exercise can boost mood and enjoyment. The study shows that both THC and CBD can enhance exercise experience, with CBD even outperforming THC in some aspects.

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·December 22, 2023·4 min read

Groove Rhythm in Exercise Boosts Brain Function

A new study has found that combining aerobic exercise with groove rhythm (GR) music can significantly enhance executive function in the brain. Conducted with 48 healthy participants aged 18-26, the research revealed that exercising to GR not only increased enjoyment but also activated the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) more than standard exercise.

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·December 15, 2023·6 min read

Active Aging: Exercise and Social Life Shield Brain Health

Researchers uncovered the protective effects of physical and social activities on brain health in older adults. Analyzing data from a 12-year longitudinal study, researchers focused on the entorhinal cortex, vital for learning and memory and vulnerable in Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 14, 2023·4 min read

Stay Active, Boost Brain Health: Exercise Linked to Larger Brain

A new study reveals a strong link between regular physical activity and enhanced brain health. Analyzing MRI scans from 10,125 individuals, researchers found that exercise, even moderate like walking, is associated with increased brain volumes in crucial areas like gray matter, white matter, and the hippocampus.

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·November 25, 2023·7 min read

Exercise Boosts Brain Power Amidst Sleep Deprivation

New research reveals that moderate exercise improves cognitive performance (CP) even under conditions of sleep deprivation and low oxygen levels. The study involved two experiments with 24 participants in total, examining the effects of partial and total sleep deprivation, as well as hypoxia, on CP.

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·November 10, 2023·4 min read

Fitness Shapes Teen Brains

A novel study finds a link between childhood physical fitness and cerebellar grey matter volume in adolescents. The research, part of the FitBrain study, shows that adolescents with better neuromuscular fitness had larger Crus I grey matter volumes, important for cognition and learning. However, the study also found that better cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with smaller overall cerebellar volume, with gender-specific differences noted.

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·November 3, 2023·6 min read

Exercise Superpower: Immune T Cells Boost Muscle Endurance

A study offers insights into how exercise may be connected to the immune system. Conducted in mice, it reveals that exertion-induced muscle inflammation triggers the action of inflammation-countering T cells, termed Tregs.

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·October 3, 2023·5 min read

Personality Disorders Linked to Increased Risk of Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most prevalent cause of chronic liver disease in affluent societies, is intrinsically linked with personality disorders. The research uncovers a tri-fold higher likelihood of personality disorders in NAFLD patients, not correlating with other liver diseases or common mental health issues like anxiety and depression.

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·September 13, 2023·6 min read

Healthy Habits Are Key to Curbing Depression’s Hold

A new study delves into the role of lifestyle choices in mitigating depression risks. Drawing from the UK Biobank, researchers analyzed data from nearly 290,000 participants, determining that seven key lifestyle habits significantly reduced depression risk.

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·September 8, 2023·4 min read

Exercise Induced Hormone May Be Key Player in Alzheimer’s Fight

The muscle hormone irisin, elevated during exercise, may aid in battling Alzheimer's disease (AD). Using advanced 3D cell models of AD, the research demonstrates that irisin treatment drastically reduces amyloid beta pathology.

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·August 29, 2023·3 min read

Small Steps, Big Change: How Light Activity Could Guard Against Alzheimer’s

Researchers will explore how light physical activities like walking can affect cognition in older adults at risk for Alzheimer's or related dementias. Unlike previous studies that focused on the total amount of light activity, the research will examine day-to-day variations in light physical activity.