Tag: exercise

Study links fitness to better cognitive performance and healthy white matter in brain

From the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology press release: In a large study, German scientists have shown that physical fitness is associated with better brain structure and brain functioning in young… 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 »

Study suggests exercise activates memory neural networks in older adults

From the University of Maryland press release: How quickly do we experience the benefits of exercise? A new University of Maryland study of healthy older adults shows that just one… Read more »