Preparing for a tough exam? A tough gym workout could help with your studies

A new study by researchers at Coventry University has found a high-intensity gym workout appears to increase your ability to ...
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These activities may boost your memory and brain function

As much as I hate to admit it, it seems like those annoying #GymLife people may be right — daily physical activity really does do wonders for your mental, physical, and emotional health. In fact, it’s ...
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Outdoor Exercise Might Be Better Than Hitting the Gym—at Least for Your Brain

Exercise is generally good for your body and brain, no matter how you do it. But research out this month suggests that even brief outdoor activities can be especially stimulating for your noggin. The ...
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‘Sticky’ brain activity is linked to stronger feelings of craving

Communication between regions of the brain is constantly in flux, but the neuroimaging technologies used to analyze these interactions typically provide only a snapshot representing several minutes’ ...
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Study Reveals the Best (and Worst) Activities for Your Brain While You're Sitting Down

Certain sitting activities like reading, crafting, and socializing are more beneficial for brain health than other behaviors like watching TV, a new study found. Despite being sedentary, the ...
Science Daily

Physical activity reduces stress-related brain activity to lower cardiovascular disease risk

Over a ten-year period, biobank participants who met recommended levels of physical activity had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and the protective effects were even more pronounced in ...
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Vi at La Jolla Village senior community launching a gym for the brain

This isn’t walking and chewing gum at the same time. The Vi at La Jolla Village senior-living community will launch a Brain Vitality Studio next month, featuring three pieces of equipment designed to ...