Nowadays, no one seriously doubts that physical activity improves our physical health, along with our mental health and cognitive abilities.
Physically active children perform better in school, achieving better academic outcomes than less active children. Active kids also typically have
At the core of neuronal communication lie action potentials, brief, rapid electrical impulses that travel down the axon to transmit information for brain function. Abnormalities in neuron firing are associated with brain disease, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and schizophrenia. Historically,
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Folks who regularly exercise have better mental and brain health, researchers will report in early April at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in San Diego and online. Adobe stock/HealthDay
Moving your body helps your brain, a
It is predicted that by 2050, the global population of older people, in both developed and developing countries, will more than double, reaching nearly 2.1 billion (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population Division, 2015). The number
Exercise has been shown to improve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia over the long-term. But engaging in everyday physical activity has immediate benefits for brain health, according to a new study from researchers in
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