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·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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·October 10, 2018·5 min read

How Cognitive Development Shapes Attitudes About Physical Activity

Researchers report the reason many shun away from physical activity as adults may be rooted in childhood experience. The study reveals negative memories associated with PE classes during childhood may generate negative response to participating in exercise as adults.

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·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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·July 21, 2017·4 min read

How Physical Exercise Prevents Dementia

Researchers discover physical activity has an influence on brain metabolism, preventing an increase in choline. A new Translational Psychiatry report suggests physical exercise may help protect neurons and reduce symptoms of dementia in older people.

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·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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·April 19, 2019·4 min read

Light, physical activity reduces brain aging

Light physical activity has positive benefits for brain health as we age. Spending an hour participating in light intensity physical activity was associated with the equivalent of 1.1 years less brain aging. Every additional hour spent exercising was linked to higher brain volume.

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·February 23, 2019·4 min read

Mental and Physical Activity in Middle Age Tied to Lower Dementia Risk

According to researchers, keeping both physically and mentally active during middle age can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia during old age. The study found women who participated in mental activities were 46% less likely to develop dementia, and those who were physically active at a 52% reduced risk.

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·May 4, 2019·3 min read

Mental well-being predicts leisure time physical activity in midlife

The quality of mental well-being one experiences at age 42 may be a strong predictor of time spent pursuing physical activities at age 50.

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·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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·January 18, 2019·4 min read

Moving More in Old Age May Protect Brain From Dementia

According to researchers, older adults who move more than average may be better protected from dementia symptoms. The study reports physical activity helps maintain cognitive skills when there are signs of Alzheimer's pathology in the brain.

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·August 18, 2021·6 min read