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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·January 31, 2023·4 min read

          Moderate and Intense Physical Activity Favors Good Sleep

          Physical activity improves sleep quality, especially for women, a new study reports.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·October 28, 2022·7 min read

          Short Bursts of Vigorous Activity Linked With Increased Longevity

          Two-minute bursts of vigorous physical activity totaling 16 minutes per week were associated with an 18% reduced risk of death and a 15% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Burst exercise up to 53 minutes per week is linked to a 36% lower risk of death from any health cause.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·October 21, 2022·4 min read

          To Be Less Sedentary, You May Need a More Active Friend

          When people with a sedentary lifestyle socially interact with those who embark on moderate physical activity, the sedentary people become more active in the long-term.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·August 24, 2022·3 min read

          Physical Activity May Have a Stronger Role Than Genes in Longevity

          Higher rates of light physical activity and moderate-to-vigorous exercise were associated with a lower risk of death. Sedentary lifestyles were associated with a higher risk of death. The findings were consistent among women with different levels of genetic predispositions to longevity.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·July 20, 2022·3 min read

          Do 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.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·February 20, 2022·3 min read

          How Recess Helps Students Learn

          The combination of physical activity and social interactions children experience during recess helps reduce stress and improve focus back in the classroom.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 22, 2021·6 min read

          Housework Linked to Sharper Memory in Older Adults

          Older adults who continue to perform household chores have better cognition, attention span, and physical strength compared to those who no longer do their own home keeping chores. Housework in older adults was also linked to a decreased risk of falls.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·August 19, 2021·6 min read

          Too Much Time on a Computer, Watching TV or Other Sedentary Activities Raises Stroke Risk

          Adults under sixty who spend a significant amount of engaged in sedentary activities and less time embarking on physical activity have a higher stroke risk than their more active peers.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·August 18, 2021·6 min read

          Physical Activity Associated With Better Cognition in Breast Cancer Patients

          A new study reports a strong association between high levels of physical activity and the ability to maintain cognitive function in breast cancer patients who received chemotherapy.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·April 26, 2021·5 min read

          How Exercise and the Simple Act of Moving Your Body Can Improve Mental Health

          Whether you enjoy a rigorous workout or prefer a spot of light yoga, researchers say exercise can have a positive impact on your mental health.
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          AutismFeaturedPsychology
          ·February 28, 2021·4 min read

          Picture Books Can Boost Physical Activity for Youth With Autism

          A new picture book with step-by-step instructions on how to do basic exercises like jumping jacks, helps increase levels of physical activity in young people with ASD.
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          FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·August 28, 2020·4 min read

          Women With Higher Neuroticism Are Less Physically Active

          Middle-aged women who scored high on extraversion personality traits were more likely to report being physically active during leisure time than those who scored high in neuroticism.
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