FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 24, 2015·3 min readPhysical Activity Improves Mental Flexibility in Older AdultsOlder people who engage in regular physical activity have more intact white matter and have more variable brain activity than their less active peers, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 11, 2016·4 min readPhysical Activity Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk and Greater Gray Matter VolumeOlder adults who are physically active have greater gray matter volume and a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 24, 2022·3 min readPhysical Activity May Have a Stronger Role Than Genes in LongevityHigher 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2019·4 min readPhysical activity may protect against new episodes of depressionPhysical activity can help reduce incidents of depressive episodes in those with genetic risk factors for depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 14, 2019·4 min readPhysical Activity of Any Type or Amount Cuts Health Risk From SittingA new study reports replacing 30 minutes of sitting down with physical activity, of any intensity or amount, can significantly reduce health risks and improve mortality.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·February 28, 2021·4 min readPicture Books Can Boost Physical Activity for Youth With AutismA 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 27, 2019·3 min readReport links recommended physical activity levels to lower risk of seven cancers7.5 to 15 hours of physical activity a week can help reduce the risk of developing seven types of cancer, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 28, 2022·7 min readShort Bursts of Vigorous Activity Linked With Increased LongevityTwo-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.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 6, 2017·4 min readSmall Amounts of Physical Activity Can Have Positive Effects on HappinessUsing data from a smart phone app, researchers discover that even small amounts of physical activity can have a positive impact on happiness.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 29, 2023·3 min readSmall Steps, Big Change: How Light Activity Could Guard Against Alzheimer’sResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 1, 2019·3 min readThe impact of exercise and sleep on depression varies by genderStudy reports regular, vigorous exercise helps to protect males against depressive symptoms, while in women, no levels of physical activity had a significant impact on depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 21, 2022·4 min readTo Be Less Sedentary, You May Need a More Active FriendWhen 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.Read More