Can a single session of workout improve brain health? Study reveals surprising results
2 months ago

Can a single session of workout improve brain health? Study reveals surprising results

Hindustan Times  

Regular workouts are recommended by health professional for their positive effect on health. According to the study published in Communications Psychology, brief sessions of workouts can have significant impact on the cognitive functioning, especially the tasks that require quick reactions and mental flexibility. Study author Barry Giesbrecht, a professor and head of the Attention Lab at UC Santa Barbara, said, “Human cognitive neuroscience is a field dedicated to understanding the neural mechanism of cognitive function and how they relate to behavior. Sometimes we also do measurements of brain activity using a variety of neuroimaging methods.” Findings of the study: The research was done by analysing 113 studies published between 1995 and 2023 to understand how a single bout of exercise can have impact on brain functions and cognitive performance. Speaking to PsyPost, Study author Barry Giesbrecht said, “We all know that consistent exercise has positive effects on emotional and cognitive function, in addition to the general improvements in health.

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Exercise can help lower risk for some brain diseases, study shows
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Exercise can help lower risk for some brain diseases, study shows

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. CNN — Upping your physical activity level may lower your risk of developing neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression and dementia, according to new preliminary research. While the results have yet to be published in a full, peer-reviewed study, they are strengthened by the large sample size, the reliability of accelerometer …

Exercise can help lower risk for some brain diseases, study shows
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Exercise can help lower risk for some brain diseases, study shows

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. CNN — Upping your physical activity level may lower your risk of developing neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression and dementia, according to new preliminary research. While the results have yet to be published in a full, peer-reviewed study, they are strengthened by the large sample size, the reliability of accelerometer …

Intermittent exercise offers lasting cognitive benefits compared to continuous exercise? Here's what a study found
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Intermittent exercise offers lasting cognitive benefits compared to continuous exercise? Here's what a study found

Hindustan Times  

Age-old wisdom claims that we should exercise almost every day. Another group followed intermittent exercise where they ran for two days per week, and the third group followed a controlled exercise regimen where they ran for two days followed by a sedentary period. It was also observed that mice in the intermittent exercise regimen retained high memory performance, while mice …

More evidence that exercise can have beneficial effects on cognitive performance
3 months, 1 week ago

More evidence that exercise can have beneficial effects on cognitive performance

NPR  

More evidence that exercise can have beneficial effects on cognitive performance A new study suggests moderate to vigorous physical activity can boost scores on memory tests. The participants were a pretty healthy bunch without any cognitive problems and got about an hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day. BLOOMBERG: That's pretty substantial for this age group, certainly, so …

Worried about cognitive decline? Study says get a gym membership. Here’s why
3 months, 1 week ago

Worried about cognitive decline? Study says get a gym membership. Here’s why

Hindustan Times  

Who knew that the perfect antidote to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia might be a gym membership? A recent study led by Dr. Mikaela Bloomberg, University College London states that workouts have benefits that transcend beyond physical health. The study states that physical activity does not just give a post-workout buzz, instead helps in a sustained cognitive boost …

Daily walking or cycling can boost brain for next day, study finds
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Daily walking or cycling can boost brain for next day, study finds

The Independent  

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Being mindful: Do brain training games really help improve cognitive function?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Being mindful: Do brain training games really help improve cognitive function?

Firstpost  

Many people are increasingly turning to brain-training games, which claim to optimise your brain’s efficiency and capacity at any age. In addition to these lifestyle changes, many people are turning to brain-training games, which claim to optimise your brain’s efficiency and capacity at any age. Ongoing research shows what actually happens to the brain when it is engaged in new …

How Exercise Boosts Brain Function And Lowers Dementia Risk
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How Exercise Boosts Brain Function And Lowers Dementia Risk

Huff Post  

Justin Lambert via Getty Images Movement of any kind is tied to faster cognitive-processing speed, according to a new study. During these check-ins, participants reported their recent physical activity and completed short cognitive assessments that measured their cognitive-processing speed and so-called working memory, the brain’s short-term storage. “ is one of the 10 factors that improve cognition and brain health …

Short, Intense Workouts: A Powerful Boost to Cognitive Function
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Short, Intense Workouts: A Powerful Boost to Cognitive Function

Hindustan Times  

A study reveals that short, intense workouts like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or cycling improve cognitive functions more than prolonged workout regimes at a moderate pace. The cognitive benefits become more prominent and immediate after a concise workout. This compact yet intense session gathers all the physical strength and mental focus, leaving the mind with post-workout clarity.

The impact regular exercise has on your brain and why
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The impact regular exercise has on your brain and why

The Independent  

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Not just muscle growth, here's how exercise also boosts brain function
10 months, 1 week ago

Not just muscle growth, here's how exercise also boosts brain function

India Today  

For years, researchers have known that exercise prompts muscles to release molecules that enhance brain function, but the process has always remained unclear. Research shows that exercising muscles secrete hormones and tiny extracellular vesicles carrying RNA fragments that improve brain cell connectivity and communication. They found that muscles with neurons produced more molecules that help the brain and better regulated …

Want to boost brain health? Incorporate these 5 activities to enhance cognitive function
1 year, 1 month ago

Want to boost brain health? Incorporate these 5 activities to enhance cognitive function

India TV News  

Maintaining optimal brain health is essential for overall well-being and cognitive function. As we age, our cognitive abilities may naturally decline, but there are proactive steps we can take to promote brain health and enhance mental sharpness. Incorporating certain activities into our daily routines can contribute significantly to can contribute to improved brain health and cognitive function. Regular Exercise Physical …

How exercise is linked to brain health
1 year, 3 months ago

How exercise is linked to brain health

Live Mint  

Many studies have shown that exercise can lift our mood, improve sleep and reduce feelings of anxiety. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, shows that being physically active is linked to increased size of brain areas important for memory and learning, a press statement published in iOS Press reveals. The researchers found that even moderate levels of …

World Brain Day 2023: Exercises to keep your brain active and avoid dementia
1 year, 8 months ago

World Brain Day 2023: Exercises to keep your brain active and avoid dementia

Hindustan Times  

Just like the body, your brain also requires workout to remain active and agile as one grows older. A good mental health can help one remain self-dependent even in old age when the body grows feeble. Regularly engaging in cognitive exercises and activities can help keep your brain active and perhaps lower your chances of developing dementia," says Dr Aditya …

Six minutes of daily exercise can boost brain health, delay Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s, study says
2 years, 2 months ago

Six minutes of daily exercise can boost brain health, delay Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s, study says

The Independent  

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Even Simple Exercises May Help Ageing Brain, Study Hints
2 years, 7 months ago

Even Simple Exercises May Help Ageing Brain, Study Hints

News 18  

New research hints that even a simple exercise routine just might help older people with mild memory problems. Researchers recruited about 300 sedentary older adults with hard-to-spot memory changes called mild cognitive impairment or MCI — a condition that’s sometimes, but not always, a precursor to Alzheimer’s. But the results suggest “this is doable for everybody" — not just seniors …

Even simple exercise may help aging brain, study hints
2 years, 7 months ago

Even simple exercise may help aging brain, study hints

Associated Press  

New research hints that even a simple exercise routine just might help older Americans with mild memory problems. But the results suggest “this is doable for everybody” -- not just seniors healthy enough to work up a hard sweat, said Baker, who presented the data Tuesday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. Previous research has found regular physical activity of …

Can exercise keep your brain young?
2 years, 8 months ago

Can exercise keep your brain young?

The Hindu  

The human brain reaches adult size by the age of 10; but its wiring and its abilities continue to change through a lifetime. Human studies in this area, however, are confounded by large differences between individuals — some “Super Agers” can even compete with much younger people in memory tests. Regular exercise and sensible dietary choices are key elements in …

Can physical activity help protect the brain as we age? Here's what study says
3 years ago

Can physical activity help protect the brain as we age? Here's what study says

Hindustan Times  

Researchers have found that physical activity can help protect cognitive abilities as we age. Can physical activity help protect the brain as we age? Here's what study says "This finding isn't saying, 'If you're older, you need to go out there and start running marathons,'" said Marissa Gogniat, lead author of the study and a recent doctoral graduate in psychology …

Can daily physical activity boost brain function? Here's what researchers says
3 years, 1 month ago

Can daily physical activity boost brain function? Here's what researchers says

Hindustan Times  

A new study by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has found that daily physical activity is effective in boosting brain function for middle-aged and older adults. First author Zvinka Zlatar, PhD, a clinical psychologist at UC San Diego School of Medicine, added: "Future interventions, in which we ask people to increase their physical activity, …

Exercise stops your brain from shrinking, researchers say
5 years, 2 months ago

Exercise stops your brain from shrinking, researchers say

Salon  

Cardio exercise, which includes activities like running, biking and jogging, is often thought of as crucial to heart health and weight loss. Indeed, a new study from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings associates cardiovascular exercise with better brain health — specifically, the brain’s gray matter and total brain volume, which are both brain regions …

Hyderabad: 2 hours of exercise in a week boosts memory
5 years, 11 months ago

Hyderabad: 2 hours of exercise in a week boosts memory

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Scientists have discovered the various benefits of 120 to 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, including that it helps improve the memory function of the brain. Dr Sudhindra Gupta, exercise neurophysiologist at KIMS Hospital, said, “A moderate regimen of exercise is found to boost the neurons which are able to connect to the brain better. The offshoot of …

A sweaty, 20-minute workout could give your memory a big boost, study finds
5 years, 11 months ago

A sweaty, 20-minute workout could give your memory a big boost, study finds

Firstpost  

Many people experienced a similar boost from a 20-min workout as from 3 months of training. A 20-minute activity like using a stationary bike can noticeably improve the thinking ability — producing the same effects on the brain as 3 months of regular exercise. The similarity between a single bout of exercise and months of training “suggests we don’t have …

Exercise is good medicine for boosting memory and thinking skills, new guidelines say
7 years, 2 months ago

Exercise is good medicine for boosting memory and thinking skills, new guidelines say

LA Times  

Exercising twice a week may help people with mild cognitive impairment, according to new advice from the American Academy of Neurology. The experts on brain health are out with new guidelines that say exercising twice a week may help preserve memory and thinking skills in people with mild cognitive impairment. What’s more, “exercise also has general health benefits and generally …

Don’t have time for exercise? Just 25 minutes of Hatha Yoga and meditation are enough to boost your brain function
7 years, 6 months ago

Don’t have time for exercise? Just 25 minutes of Hatha Yoga and meditation are enough to boost your brain function

India TV News  

Do you make excuses of your hectic schedule for not practising yoga and meditation? Then, let us tell you just 25 minutes of Hatha yoga and meditation can help you improve brain function and energy levels. The findings of the study have confirmed that practising 25 minutes of Hatha yoga or mindfulness meditation every day can boost the brain’s executive …

This is How to Exercise to Sharpen Your Mind
7 years, 6 months ago

This is How to Exercise to Sharpen Your Mind

Huff Post  

Emma Simpson / Unsplash I am a huge believer in the power of exercise — for the body, and even more importantly for the mind. In the book, author Anders Hansen, a physician and psychiatry specialist from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, cites the latest neuroscientific research to clearly show that exercise: Increases focus and concentration Boosts creativity Alleviates stress …

New study claims that one workout can have great impacts on your brain
7 years, 9 months ago

New study claims that one workout can have great impacts on your brain

India TV News  

A research has been reviewed which revealed a wide variety of health benefits of working out. New York university team carried out a research, which studied both humans and animals to understand better how a single workout can have positive impacts on your brain and how the changes are long-lasting. There has already been a number of research and studies …

Why exercise is the best medicine for your brain
7 years, 10 months ago

Why exercise is the best medicine for your brain

LA Times  

Given time, any brain can succumb to dementia — memories fade, thoughts scatter, basic abilities wither on the vine. Nothing protects the brain quite like regular exercise, says Jennifer Heisz, a cognitive neuroscientist at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. — Teresa Liu-Ambrose, director of the Aging, Mobility and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of British Columbia Heisz’s study found …

The single best type of exercise for your brain, according to scientists
7 years, 10 months ago

The single best type of exercise for your brain, according to scientists

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A wealth of recent research, including two new studies published this spring, suggests that any …

Yoga the key for over-50s who want to boost brain power?
7 years, 10 months ago

Yoga the key for over-50s who want to boost brain power?

Daily Mail  

Tai chi and yoga could be the key for over-50s who want to boost their brain power, researchers claim. Tai chi and yoga could be the key for over-50s who want to boost their brain power, researchers claim The Australian academics said: ‘It is an important finding because non-traditional modes of exercise, such as tai chi, may be suitable for …

Psychology professor's puzzles to boost your brain
7 years, 11 months ago

Psychology professor's puzzles to boost your brain

Daily Mail  

There’s something so infuriating about striding purposefully into a room — only to glance around and wonder why on earth you went in there in the first place. You really do need to mix it up with a wider range of exercises in order to glean maximum benefit from the brain’s ability to adapt and hang on to every single …

Exercise may help elderly to boost brain activity, memory
8 years, 2 months ago

Exercise may help elderly to boost brain activity, memory

India TV News  

If they maintain high levels of fitness through physical activity such as walking, jogging, swimming, or dancing, the older adults may boost their brain function and memory -- the hallmark impairments in Alzheimer's disease, researchers say. Older adults who exercised showed good cardiac fitness levels which improved their memory performance and increased brain activity patterns compared to their low fit …

Do brain-training exercises really work?
8 years, 5 months ago

Do brain-training exercises really work?

CNN  

Story highlights Brain scientists butt heads over the effectiveness of brain training Cognitive training programs lack supportive evidence, a new review paper says One brain-training proponent calls the new study "silly" CNN — A battle has been brewing over whether brain training really works,leaving consumers stuck in the middle, scratching their heads. So if there is a placebo effect, it …

10 activities to boost your brain
8 years, 5 months ago

10 activities to boost your brain

India Today  

Did you always think we are born with a set intelligence level which cannot be changed? Physical exercise causes the release of endorphins, which promotes the creation of new neural pathways in your brain, improving your reasoning and memory. Also, note that forging new neural pathways is going to be a recurring theme in this article; that's just science-talk for …

Aerobic exercise improves brain function in people with schizophrenia, claims study
8 years, 7 months ago

Aerobic exercise improves brain function in people with schizophrenia, claims study

India TV News  

Aerobic exercise has significantly reduced symptoms in people dealing with schizophrenia, says study. The study from University of Manchester discovered that, when combined with medication, 12 weeks of aerobic exercise training can improve patients’ brain functioning than drugs alone. Researcher Joseph Firth told that, “These findings present the first large-scale evidence supporting the use of physical exercise to treat the …

To do better in school, kids should exercise their bodies as well as their brains, experts say
8 years, 8 months ago

To do better in school, kids should exercise their bodies as well as their brains, experts say

LA Times  

They may look like they’re goofing off, but experts say exercise boosts kids’ brains as well as their bodies. “Physical activity before, during and after school promotes scholastic performance in children and youth,” according to a new consensus statement published Monday in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Kids with good heart and lung function and strong muscles are less …

Don't forget! Exercise may slow brain aging by 10 years
8 years, 11 months ago

Don't forget! Exercise may slow brain aging by 10 years

India TV News  

New York:We all slow down mentally, as we age. A study has found that moderate to intense regular exercise in old age may delay brain aging by 10 years. According to the study, the people who reported light to no exercise -- their brain aged 10 years more than the people who reported moderate to intense exercise. "Our study showed …

Research says that aerobic fitness keeps brain healthy
9 years, 3 months ago

Research says that aerobic fitness keeps brain healthy

India TV News  

New York: A research has showed that young adults who have greater aerobic fitness also have greater volume of entorhinal cortex, an area of the brain responsible for memory. While aerobic fitness is not directly associated with performance on a recognition memory task, the participants with a larger entorhinal cortex also performed better on the recognition memory task. "Our results …

20 minutes of yoga can improve brain function, says study- India TV News
9 years, 9 months ago

20 minutes of yoga can improve brain function, says study- India TV News

India TV News  

Washington: A single, 20-minute session of yoga can stimulate brain function immediately, a study led by an Indian-origin researcher has shown. In the study, a session of Hatha yoga significantly improved participants' speed and accuracy on tests of working memory and inhibitory control, two measures of brain function associated with the ability to maintain focus and take in, retain and …

Occasional fasting with exercise boost the brain's functions
10 years, 4 months ago

Occasional fasting with exercise boost the brain's functions

India TV News  

Washington: Exercise along with occasional fasting is good for boosting the brain's neurons, shows a new research. The research on animals showed how intermittent fasting in rats and mice can enhance learning and memory and decrease the risk of degeneration of those brain functions. "We have evidence that exercise and probably intermittent fasting increase the number of mitochondria in neurons," …

Brain: Why exercise boosts IQ
10 years, 5 months ago

Brain: Why exercise boosts IQ

BBC  

Brain: Why exercise boosts IQ SPL If you want your mind to be sharper, the evidence suggests you should visit the gym. Consider this: one German study found that older people who enjoy mild exercise – such as gardening – are half as likely to suffer from cognitive impairment as they age. One possible reason is that the exercise boosts …

Exercise for mental health: a no brainer?
10 years, 6 months ago

Exercise for mental health: a no brainer?

ABC  

Features Exercise for mental health: a no brainer? While there's less known about the effect of exercise on your mind compared to your body, what is known suggests it's likely to beneficial and generally unlikely to cause harm, says mental health expert Professor Tony Jorm. "It's one of those things that even though the evidence isn't rock solid, there are …

7 ways exercise benefits your life
10 years, 11 months ago

7 ways exercise benefits your life

CNN  

Story highlights Exercise can boost immunity and reduce anxiety It also may help you sleep better and get you in the mood for love Working out can strengthen your brain as well as your body upwave.com — Glance around the gym, and you’ll probably see lots of people who are exercising in an attempt to shed pounds, tone muscle and …

Exercise During Pregnancy Can Boost Your Baby's Brain
11 years, 4 months ago

Exercise During Pregnancy Can Boost Your Baby's Brain

ABC News  

Doctors measured babies' brain activity for a study on exercise in pregnancy. For women who are pregnant, as little as 20 minutes of exercise three times per week can advance a newborn's brain activity, according to a new study. The women kept daily logs of exercise, and pedometers and accelerometers allowed researchers to keep track of the women's level of …

13 Mental Health Benefits Of Exercise
11 years, 11 months ago

13 Mental Health Benefits Of Exercise

Huff Post  

Many people hit the gym or pound the pavement to improve cardiovascular health, build muscle, and of course, get a rockin’ bod, but working out has above-the-neck benefits, too. Regardless of age or fitness level, studies show that making time for exercise provides some serious mental benefits. So go ahead and get sweaty -- working out can reduce stress and …

Exercise Helps Students in the Classroom
18 years, 6 months ago

Exercise Helps Students in the Classroom

NPR  

Exercise Helps Students in the Classroom Increasingly, researchers are finding that brain activity and brain development are enhanced by physical exercise. Ratey says animal studies show that exercise stimulates development of new brain cells, in the part of the brain known as the hippocampus Dr. JOHN RATEY :.this very sort of sensitive plastic area that is very, very key to …

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