Here’s what a neurologist had to say about a recent study.
The activity of certain neurons may influence our endurance for exercise, and these could be targeted to help us run faster ...
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a multi-part series. Our three-pound brains are capable of “32 millions years of neural connections” in the pre-frontal cortex. Yet, even with this generous ...
Cardiorespiratory fitness among older adults is associated with better outcomes related to cognitive ability, including memory and executive functioning. “In addition, higher fitness levels were ...
A small lab-based study found that a 12-week cycling program improved inhibitory control over six weeks. This adds to the evidence that exercise can be an effective strategy for improving cognitive ...
A 20-year follow-up of the ACTIVE study found that older adults who did speed-based cognitive training, especially with later ...
Recent research shows regular resistance exercise isn’t just good for muscles, it can also slow the brain’s biological age by up to 2.3 years, suggesting strength training helps preserve brain network ...
Looking after your brain is a process that unfolds over many years, and new findings from the AdventHealth Research Institute ...
It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...
A new study shows people with good physical fitness in midlife had bigger brains 20 years later compared with their peers.
A new study shows that a novel online assessment provides a valid scientific measure of the cognitive abilities of older adults related to maintaining independent living. The self-administered, online ...