Tag: exercise

Study examines how exercise may protect against Alzheimer’s

From the Columbia University Irving Medical Center press release: Athletes know a vigorous workout can release a flood of endorphins: “feel-good” hormones that boost mood. Now there’s evidence that exercise… Read more »

Study suggests exercise may improve thinking skills in people as young as 20

From the American Academy of Neurology press release: Regular aerobic exercise such as walking, cycling or climbing stairs may improve thinking skills not only in older people but in young… Read more »

Study suggests choosing post-workout snack earlier may help with healthy choices

From the University of Nebraska-Lincoln press release: You’ve just exercised for an hour, tracking the burned calories with a sense of satisfaction. Then comes a choice: munch on an apple… Read more »

Study suggests exercise benefits brains, changes blood flow in older adults

From the University of Maryland press release: Exercise training alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, though not in the way you might think. A new… Read more »

Study suggests exercise may improve thinking skills in people as young as 20

From the American Academy of Neurology press release: Regular aerobic exercise such as walking, cycling or climbing stairs may improve thinking skills not only in older people but in young… Read more »

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 »