Better Physical Fitness and Lower Aortic Stiffness Key to Slower Brain Aging
A new study reports greater physical fitness and a more elastic aorta can protect cognitive function during aging.... Read More...
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Higher Levels of Aerobic Fitness Associated With Better Word Production Skills in Older Adults
Older adults with higher levels of aerobic fitness suffer less often from age related memory failures, researchers report. ... Read More...
Physically Fit Women Almost 90 Percent Less Likely to Develop Dementia
According to researchers, women who are physically fit and exercise regularly during midlife are almost 90% less likely to develop dementia later in life than those who were moderately fit.... Read More...
Poor Fitness Linked to Weaker Brain Fiber and Higher Risk of Dementia
UT Southwestern researchers shed light on the link between poor fitness and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers report a lower level of fitness is associated with faster deterioration of white matter fibers in the brain. The deterioration can result in cognitive decline and memory problems as a person ages.... Read More...
Working Memory Positively Associated with Higher Physical Endurance and Better Cognitive Function
A new study reports there is a positive link between working memory, physical health and lifestyle.... Read More...
Brains of Children With Better Physical Fitness Posses Greater Gray Matter Volume
Researchers link physical fitness in children to increased gray matter volume in areas of the brain implicated in language processing and reading skills.... Read More...
Study Shows Midlife Physical Activity Not Linked to Later Life Cognitive Fitness
Contrary to previous research, a new study finds no link between physical fitness in midlife and cognitive fitness in later life. However, researchers noted physical activity in later life was associated with improvements in short term cognitive fitness.... Read More...
Firmer, Fitter Frame Linked to Firmer, Fitter Brain
Using magnetic resonance elastography, researchers find people who are aerobically fit tend to have a more elastic and firmer hippocampus.... Read More...
Brain Tissue Structure Could Explain Link Between Memory and Fitness
Vicsoelasticity in the hippocampus is associated with better performance on both memory and fitness tests, a new study reports.... Read More...
Older, Fitter Adults Experience Greater Brain Activity While Learning
Older adults with high cardiorespiratory fitness scored performed better on memory tests than those with lower scores, a new study reports.... Read More...
Runners’ Brains May Be More Connected
According to researchers, endurance runners appear to have greater functional connectivity in their brains that those who don't exercise as much.... Read More...
Men’s Hidden Body Fat Fears Fueling Gym Attendance
According 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...