Category: Exercise

Study looks at effects of exercise on cognitive performance

From the Wiley press release: A new British Journal of Psychology study has looked at the details behind how cognitive performance may improve during aerobic exercise. Electroencephalography readings were taken as 24… Read more »

Study suggests exercise reduces stress, improves cellular health in family caregivers

From the University of British Columbia press release: Exercising at least three times a week for six months reduced stress in a group of family caregivers and even appeared to… Read more »

Study suggests higher aerobic fitness levels linked to better word production skills in healthy older adults

From the University of Birmingham press release: Healthy older people who exercise regularly are less inclined to struggle to find words to express themselves, research led by the University of… Read more »

Study suggests stopping exercise can increase symptoms of depression

From the University of Adelaide press release: Stopping exercise can result in increased depressive symptoms, according to new mental health research from the University of Adelaide. PhD student Julie Morgan… Read more »

Study suggests running helps brain stave off effects of chronic stress

From the Brigham Young University press release: Most people agree that getting a little exercise helps when dealing with stress. A new BYU study discovers exercise — particularly running —… Read more »