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  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A short burst of just about 30 minutes of daily physical activity like brisk walking, cycling to work, or dancing can provide a mental boost to middle-aged people throughout their following day, a new study finds. Just 5 Minutes of Exercise Can Help In the study, scientists assessed data from 76 men and women who wore activity trackers for eight days and took cognitive tests each day. Scientists say the brain benefits of daily exercise may extend to the next day instead of just a few hours after workouts. For instance, doing more moderate or vigorous physical activity compared to one’s average is linked to better memory of events the next day.

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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 …

Can a single session of workout improve brain health? Study reveals surprising results
2 months, 1 week 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, 2 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 …

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

This 1 Activity Could Seriously Boost Your Brain. Here's How.
3 months, 1 week ago

This 1 Activity Could Seriously Boost Your Brain. Here's How.

Huff Post  

Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez via Getty Images When you travel, your brain benefits from the new environment and languages all around you. “I think that one of the fastest ways to improve your mood and get yourself out of a funk is to get out of your regular routine ― and traveling is one of the ways to do that,” said …

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 …

Worried about cognitive decline? Study says get a gym membership. Here’s why
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

How does exercise improve memory?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

How does exercise improve memory?

The Independent  

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

Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says
4 months, 1 week ago

Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says

CNN  

CNN — Doing more aerobic exercise in middle age and old age may reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found. “Our study underscores the critical role of cardiovascular fitness in reducing dementia risk, even for those genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s disease,” said Weili Xu, a professor in the Aging Research Center at Karolinska Institute in …

Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says
4 months, 1 week ago

Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says

CNN  

CNN — Doing more aerobic exercise in middle age and old age may reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found. “Our study underscores the critical role of cardiovascular fitness in reducing dementia risk, even for those genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s disease,” said Weili Xu, a professor in the Aging Research Center at Karolinska Institute in …

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

The impact regular exercise has on your brain and why

The Independent  

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Cognitive Agility to Elevated Mood: 5 reasons why walking 4000 steps daily is great for your brain health
1 year, 1 month ago

Cognitive Agility to Elevated Mood: 5 reasons why walking 4000 steps daily is great for your brain health

India TV News  

In the realm of health and wellness, the importance of physical exercise cannot be overstated. Among the plethora of exercise options available, walking stands out as a simple yet powerful activity that can profoundly benefit cognitive function and overall brain health, particularly when aiming for a daily goal of 4000 steps. By consistently achieving 4000 steps daily, you create a …

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 …

How lack of sleep reduces cognitive benefits of exercise
1 year, 8 months ago

How lack of sleep reduces cognitive benefits of exercise

Live Mint  

It is well known that exercise can boost cognitive function. While regular physical activity may help prevent cognitive decline as people age, this effect may reduce if people are not getting enough sleep, according to a new study by University College London researchers. “Our study suggests that getting sufficient sleep may be required for us to get the full cognitive …

Lack of sleep reduces cognitive benefits of physical activity: Study
1 year, 8 months ago

Lack of sleep reduces cognitive benefits of physical activity: Study

Hindustan Times  

According to a new study by UCL researchers, regular physical activity may protect against cognitive decline as one ages, but this protective impact may be lessened for people who do not receive enough sleep. Lack of sleep reduces cognitive benefits of physical activity: Study The study, published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity, looked at cognitive function over 10 years in …

How a sedentary lifestyle affects older adults
1 year, 8 months ago

How a sedentary lifestyle affects older adults

Live Mint  

Physical activity has been linked to reducing the risk of diseases and improving chronic pain by previous research. A new study reiterates this and shows that a lack of physical activity among older adults is linked to lower quality of life The new study, led by Cambridge University researchers, shows that an increase in sedentary time, such as watching TV, …

Walking improves brain connectivity, memory in older adults: Study
1 year, 10 months ago

Walking improves brain connectivity, memory in older adults: Study

Hindustan Times  

A new research from the University of Maryland School of Public Health shows that walking increases connections within and between three brain networks, including one linked to Alzheimer's disease, adding to the increasing body of data that exercise benefits brain health. Walking improves brain connectivity, memory in older adults: Study Published this month in the Journal for Alzheimer's Disease Reports, …

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, 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, …

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 …

Sitting long hours may not be bad for your brain as long as daily exercise goals met, says study
4 years, 5 months ago

Sitting long hours may not be bad for your brain as long as daily exercise goals met, says study

Firstpost  

A new study published in Psychology and Aging argues what we think about sitting and cognitive function may be wrong Leading a sedentary lifestyle is bad for your health and regular exercise is beneficial, these are facts that are very well known across the world in this day and age. Since this indicates that physical exercise or activity has a …

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 …

Study finds walking style can be an indicator of dementia later in life
5 years, 4 months ago

Study finds walking style can be an indicator of dementia later in life

ABC  

Betty Pilgrim is walking down a special mat with electronic sensors underneath it, so researchers can gather data on how quickly she walks, and how one step compares to the next. Key points: The study monitored the walking style and brain health of 400 Tasmanians aged 60 to 85 It found a relationship between speed and walking patterns and decline …

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 …

Daily Movement — Even Household Chores — May Boost Brain Health In Elderly
6 years, 2 months ago

Daily Movement — Even Household Chores — May Boost Brain Health In Elderly

NPR  

Daily Movement — Even Household Chores — May Boost Brain Health In Elderly Enlarge this image toggle caption BSIP/UIG/Getty Images BSIP/UIG/Getty Images Want to reduce your risk of dementia in older age? But Buchman says the new findings suggest that physical activity may be protective, even amidst developing Alzheimer's. "It's almost as if the physical activity was helping the brain …

Daily exercise can help people with rare Alzheimer's disease, says a study
6 years, 6 months ago

Daily exercise can help people with rare Alzheimer's disease, says a study

India TV News  

Exercise may delay cognitive decline in people with rare Alzheimer's disease, suggests a study. For individuals carrying a genetic mutation that causes AD, engaging in at least 2.5 hours of physical activity per week may have beneficial effects on markers of Alzheimer's disease brain changes and may delay cognitive decline. According to the authors, these results support the benefit of …

Keeping your brain fit, by a USA Memory Champion
6 years, 6 months ago

Keeping your brain fit, by a USA Memory Champion

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Nelson Dellis is author of “Remember It! : The Names of People You Meet, All of Your Passwords, Where You Left Your Keys, and Everything Else You Tend to Forget.” Story highlights Avoiding or limiting processed foods, sugars and carbs can aid mental clarity Exercise increases the size of the hippocampus, one of the primary brain regions for …

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 …

Exercise is good medicine for boosting memory and thinking skills, new guidelines say
7 years, 3 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 …

How long you need to do cardio to reap the benefits for your body and brain
7 years, 7 months ago

How long you need to do cardio to reap the benefits for your body and brain

The Independent  

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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 …

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 …

Regular aerobic exercise may ward off memory loss in older adults, claims study
8 years, 5 months ago

Regular aerobic exercise may ward off memory loss in older adults, claims study

India TV News  

Older adults who engage in regular aerobic exercise could boost their memory, brain health, and physical fitness, according to a recent study. High levels of hypertension may increase the risk of developing vascular cognitive impairment -- the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer's disease, the researchers said. In vascular cognitive impairment, problems with memory and thinking skills result …

Moderate physical activity in old age may improve cognition, shows study
8 years, 6 months ago

Moderate physical activity in old age may improve cognition, shows study

India TV News  

Moderate physical activity in midlife like brisk walk may improve cognition in old age, according to a new research. "The study suggests that the beneficial influence of physical activity on the brain and cognition is not solely based on decreasing vascular risk factors," said researcher Paula Iso-Markku from the University of Helsinki in Finland. Instead, quite a moderate amount of …

Exercising four times a week could stop dementia
8 years, 7 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 – …

To improve your memory, exercise and sleep at the right time
8 years, 8 months ago

To improve your memory, exercise and sleep at the right time

CNN  

Story highlights Exercising about four hours after learning something may improve how well you remember it Taking a nap immediately after learning something can also help your memory retention CNN — Scientists have unlocked new secrets for boosting memory retention: One involves breaking a sweat, and the other involves taking a snooze. “The current study suggests that both the mind …

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