There is a synergistic effect when you train your brain at the same time as your body.
Brain endurance training (BET), which is a combination of cognitive training and physical exercise that was developed for elite athletes, has been shown in a study from the University of Birmingham, UK to improve the physical and cognitive abilities of older adults better than exercise alone.
Staff Reports,
October 14, 2024
The benefits of youth sports are not just physical.
Researchers from the University of Montreal found sports participation for young children increased their chances of being successful academically through high school and beyond.
Staff Reports,
August 12, 2024
You need to keep moving if you want to decrease your chances of having a stroke.
When it comes to stroke prevention, a new study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden shows it's the exercise you do in your free time that determines the likelihood of you avoiding a stroke.
Staff Reports,
July 29, 2024
Strenuous exercise can benefit the brain for a long time.
New research from the University of Queensland in Australia found high-intensity interval exercise over a six-month period improves brain function in older adults for up to five years.
Staff Reports,
July 15, 2024
A short burst of exercise can help you recapture your focus during a long meeting.
A psychology professor at Ohio State, whose students were having trouble remaining engaged during an entire lecture, found a quick exercise break is just what is needed to regain focus during long periods of sitting.
Staff Reports,
May 13, 2024
Research shows good cardio fitness can help you avoid death longer.
Researchers at the University of South Australia discovered increased cardio fitness cuts the risk of dying from any cause by nearly 20 percent.
Staff Reports,
May 06, 2024
More seniors may start to lift weights as a result of this new study.
New research from Brazil shows weight training can improve the mental health of seniors, especially those who suffer from anxiety and depression.
Staff Reports,
April 15, 2024
The way to deal with pain might be to just keep moving.
New research from Norway says staying physically active can increase a person's pain tolerance and reduce the risk of and possibly the effects of chronic pain.
Staff Reports,
April 08, 2024
