FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 3, 2017·3 min readActive Gaming is Good For Brain Health and MemoryAccording to researchers, playing video games that involve physical activity can help to boost memory and brain health as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 24, 2020·4 min readBrain or muscles, what do we lose first?A decline in cognitive ability after the age of 50 results in a decline in physical activity. The inverse relationship is much weaker than previously believed.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 9, 2019·4 min readCommon Food Additive Derails Good Exercise HabitsResearchers report inorganic phosphate, an additive and preservative used in up to 70% of foods in the common American diet, may reduce the desire and ability to exercise.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 8, 2019·5 min readDecline in physical activity often starts as early as age 7The amount of physical activity children participate in starts to decline at age seven. The study reveals four-fifths of adolescents, and one-third of adults do not meet recommendations of physical activity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 20, 2022·3 min readDo Benefits of Physical and Mental Activity on Thinking Differ for Men and Women?Greater physical activity was associated with greater thinking speed reserve in women, but not men. Taking part in mental activities was associated with greater thinking speed reserve in both men and women.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 25, 2018·4 min readEngaging in Physical Activity Decreases People’s Chances of Developing DepressionResearchers provide further evidence that physical activity can help to protect people from developing depressive symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 25, 2018·4 min readEven Mild Physical Activity Immediately Improves Memory FunctionA new study reports participating in light physical activity, such as yoga or tai chi, can help to increase connectivity between brain areas responsible for memory formation and storage.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 16, 2017·4 min readExercise Can Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’sAnother new study finds those who exercise have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 21, 2018·4 min readExercise Means Much More than Moving for Those with Multiple SclerosisFor people with multiple sclerosis, exercise and physical activity mean much more than simply keeping fit. Researchers say exercise helps those with MS better cope with their condition and helps to maintain their identity beyond their diagnosis.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
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 11, 2018·4 min readGenetic Changes Associated with Physical ActivityResearchers have identified 14 genetic regions linked to activity.Read More