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The metabolic tug-of-war: Exercise versus ultra-processed diet. Voluntary exercise exerts an antidepressant-like behavioral effect and attenuates metabolic dysregulation in rats fed a cafeteria diet. However, diet quality still significantly influences the neuroplasticity response, highlighting the complex interplay between movement
A new study finds that cognitive training can increase the levels of a key chemical messenger in the brain responsible for decision-making, and reverse a process associated with aging.
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For anyone who’s ever tried to outrun a junk-food habit, science may have some encouraging news. A new study in Brain Medicine, conducted in Ireland, has uncovered that regular exercise can counteract the depression-like effects of a Western-style “cafeteria”
Time—or the lack of it—could be a missing link in dementia prevention, according to a new paper from UNSW Sydney’s Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA).
The article, published Oct. 13 in
Diet, exercise, and sleep are three pillars of a healthy life. Improving just one of these lifestyle factors can help people lead longer lives.
While diet, exercise, and sleep influence one another in complex and innumerable ways, improving all three
Summary: A new study reveals that the mental health benefits of exercise depend not just on the amount of physical activity, but also on the context in which it occurs. Researchers found that leisure-time activities like yoga or team sports
Do you want to know your brain’s age? You just need to try this simple exercise! Some neuroscience experts from the United States have proved the relationship between our walking speed and our human brain health. This could have some
Exercise benefits health in so many ways. It preserves muscle strength; keeps your heart strong; maintains a healthy body weight; and staves off chronic diseases such as diabetes.
But exercise has brain benefits too. Many studies have suggested that the
