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 that exercise didn’t seem to prevent dementia in older people who carried the types of genes that make Alzheimer’s more likely. Exercise enhances the release of chemicals known as nerve growth factors that help brain cells function properly, say Teresa Liu-Ambrose, director of the Aging, Mobility and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. “It’s like investing in a retirement fund for the brain,” Liu-Ambrose says.

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

Break into sweat: Study shows aerobic exercise reduces Alzheimer’s risk
2 months, 1 week ago

Break into sweat: Study shows aerobic exercise reduces Alzheimer’s risk

Hindustan Times  

Alzheimer’s disease has limited treatments for its symptoms, but the progression is almost always inevitable. A study from the Federal University of São Paulo, published in the Brain Research journal, adds to this ongoing list as the findings revealed the benefits of aerobic exercise for brain health. Aerobic exercise reduces Alzheimer’s disease risk The study found that exercise helps in …

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

Does walking affect the brain? Know how this exercise is beneficial for a healthy brain
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Does walking affect the brain? Know how this exercise is beneficial for a healthy brain

India TV News  

Walking daily is very beneficial for the body. Walking not only controls weight but also reduces the risk of many diseases. According to Stanford research, walking for a while every day stimulates brain activity. Along with improving mental health, walking daily also increases your creativity. Benefits of a 15-minute walk If you take a 15-minute walk after eating, it helps …

More evidence that exercise can have beneficial effects on cognitive performance
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

How Exercise Boosts Brain Function And Lowers Dementia Risk
4 months 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 …

The impact regular exercise has on your brain and why
5 months 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Longevity to weight loss; 6 wonderful health benefits of regular exercise
1 year, 7 months ago

Longevity to weight loss; 6 wonderful health benefits of regular exercise

Hindustan Times  

Everybody wants to lead a healthy and happy life and delay ageing for as long as possible. Exercise not only helps you lose weight, but also keeps many chronic diseases away. Studies also prove that people who exercise have a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and some cancers; this also reduces risk of early death. Too …

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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Alzheimer's disease could be delayed with six minutes of high-intensity exercise: Scientists revealed
2 years, 2 months ago

Alzheimer's disease could be delayed with six minutes of high-intensity exercise: Scientists revealed

Hindustan Times  

Six minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Six minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders The specialised protein named brain-derived neurotrophic factor promotes neuroplasticity and the survival of …

The SIX MINUTE daily exercise that might be enough to ward off Alzheimer’s
2 years, 2 months ago

The SIX MINUTE daily exercise that might be enough to ward off Alzheimer’s

Daily Mail  

Just six minutes of high-intensity exercise per day could help delay the onset of Alzheimer's, new research suggests. Results of the study, published in The Journal of Physiology, revealed brief but vigorous exercise was the most efficient way to increase BDNF, as it increased as much as five-fold compared to those who fasted or did light exercise This protein is …

The very simple task which may keep dementia at bay
2 years, 7 months ago

The very simple task which may keep dementia at bay

The Telegraph  

Listening to the radio is better at warding off dementia than exercise, a new study suggests. The data included more than two million people and found that leisure activities were effective at protecting against the disease, lowering the risk by 17 per cent, but some hobbies were found to be better than others. Mental activity - which includes reading, writing, …

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, 8 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 …

Exercise training may prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease, says study
3 years, 9 months ago

Exercise training may prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease, says study

Hindustan Times  

A recent study shows a memory biomarker, myokine Cathepsin B, increased in older adults following a 26-week structured aerobic exercise training. Exercise training may prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease, says study The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology, showed that the positive association between CTSB and cognition, and the substantial modulation of lipid metabolites implicated in dementia, …

Here's how aerobic exercise can benefit older adults with Alzheimer's dementia
4 years, 1 month ago

Here's how aerobic exercise can benefit older adults with Alzheimer's dementia

Hindustan Times  

Exercising regularly has many health benefits, but did you know aerobic exercise could also benefit older adults living with Alzheimer's dementia? Here's how aerobic exercise can benefit older adults with Alzheimer's dementia According to a new research, aerobic exercise may help in slowing memory loss for older adults living with Alzheimer's dementia. "Our primary finding indicates that a six-month aerobic …

Aerobics may protect against Alzheimer's disease
5 years, 1 month ago

Aerobics may protect against Alzheimer's disease

India TV News  

Researchers have found that regular aerobic exercise not only improves physical health but also improves cognitive functioning, which might protect against Alzheimer's disease. They underwent a battery of assessments, including cardiorespiratory fitness testing, measurement of daily physical activity, brain glucose metabolism imaging, and cognitive function tests. Compared to the participants maintaining their usual level of physical activity, individuals assigned to …

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 …

Alzheimer's Day: Carriers of risky gene show brain changes in its 20s but we don't need to worry
5 years, 6 months ago

Alzheimer's Day: Carriers of risky gene show brain changes in its 20s but we don't need to worry

Firstpost  

Research has shown that some individuals carry variants of genes that risk them developing Alzheimer’s in life. Here’s why: Genetic research has revealed that some individuals carry variants of specific genes that confer an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in later life. While brain structure and function were significantly different between the risk groups on average, it is very …

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 …

DOES EXERCISE PREVENT DEMENTIA?
7 years ago

DOES EXERCISE PREVENT DEMENTIA?

Daily Mail  

Aerobic exercise such as walking and running may halt dementia by preventing the brain from shrinking, research suggested in November 2017. Being active several times a week maintains the size of the region of the brain associated with memory, a study found. Lead author Joseph Firth from the Western Sydney University, said: 'When you exercise you produce a chemical called …

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 …

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 …

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 …

10 activities to boost your brain
8 years, 6 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 …

Exercising four times a week could stop dementia
8 years, 8 months ago

Exercising four times a week could stop dementia

Daily Mail  

Exercising four times a week could reverse the early stages of dementia, according to the dramatic results of a new study. People with mild cognitive impairment – often the first stages of dementia – showed significant increase in brain size when they underwent a six-month exercise programme. People with mild cognitive impairment – often the first stages of dementia – …

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

Exercise knocks 10 YEARS off our brain age but it has to be more strenuous than yoga
9 years ago

Exercise knocks 10 YEARS off our brain age but it has to be more strenuous than yoga

Daily Mail  

Regular exercise in old age could keep the mind young. A study of almost 1,000 pensioners found that keeping fit knocked the equivalent of ten years off the brain’s age. Keeping fit knocks the equivalent of ten years off the brain’s age, a study found. Study author Clinton Wright said: ‘With an expected increase in the population older than 65 …

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 …

How diet, exercise and social activity can delay dementia
10 years ago

How diet, exercise and social activity can delay dementia

Daily Mail  

A healthy lifestyle can preserve the brainpower of those at risk of dementia, according to a landmark study. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, brain training and social activities were found to help stave off mental decline. Regular exercise, a healthy diet and brain training s were found to help stave off mental decline It found those at risk of dementia …

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 keeps Alzheimer's at bay
11 years, 5 months ago

Exercise keeps Alzheimer's at bay

Daily Mail  

Exercise keeps Alzheimer's at bay: Walking releases chemical which helps keep the brain healthy Walking could hold key to slowing onset of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Chemical produced by body during exercise could be given as injection A rigorous walk could hold the key to slowing the onset of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s in later life. A natural chemical produced by the …

13 Mental Health Benefits Of Exercise
12 years 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 …

Here's how you can promote brain health
14 years, 7 months ago

Here's how you can promote brain health

The Hindu  

An expert has suggested some activities that may enhance memory and promote overall brain health. John H. Byrne of the University of Texas studied the neuronal and molecular mechanisms underlying learning and memory and offers the following three tips for maintaining and improving brain health. Exercise “Everyone knows that exercise is good for the heart, but what they may not …

Exercise Helps Students in the Classroom
18 years, 7 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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