Category: Exercise

Study suggests perform better in VR exercise games when they compete against a realistic avatar

From the University of Bath press release: If you’ve ever played an immersive game using virtual reality (VR) technology, you’ll be familiar with the concept of customising an avatar to… Read more »

Study links sedentary behaviour to increased risk of depression in adolescents

From the University College London press release: Too much time sitting still — sedentary behaviour — is linked to an increased risk of depressive symptoms in adolescents, finds a new… Read more »

Study suggests high and low exercise intensity may influence brain function differently

From the IOS Press press release: A new study shows for the first time that low and high exercise intensities differentially influence brain function. Using resting state functional magnetic resonance… Read more »

Study suggests physical activity may protect against new episodes of depression

From the Massachusetts General Hospital press release: Increased levels of physical activity can significantly reduce the odds of depression, even among people who are genetically predisposed to the condition, according… Read more »

Study points to benefits of exercise for the aging brain

From the University of Iowa press release: Exercise seems to endow a wealth of benefits, from the release of happiness-inducing hormones to higher physical fitness. New research shows it may… Read more »

Study looks at how self-regulatory tendencies affect type of exercise chosen

From the Elsevier press release: According to a new study differences in what motivates individuals and how they self-regulate behavior influence how they keep fit. The study appearing in the… Read more »

Study suggests morning exercise can improve decision-making across the day in older adults

From the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute press release: A study of older Australians has found a morning bout of moderate-intensity exercise improves cognitive performance like decision-making across the day… Read more »