Adherence to 8-week square-stepping exercise training among patients with Parkinson disease was associated with significant improvement of executive functioning, as well as cognitive functioning for ...

Just one 15-minute session of aerobic exercise floods the brain with brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein ...

The findings show that short-duration, light exercises can significantly improve inhibitory control and elevate mood in children, offering valuable insights for practical interventions. In modern ...

Tsukuba, Japan—Mild physical activity, such as a short, slow run, can temporarily but effectively boost executive function. Previous rodent studies conducted by the research team have demonstrated ...

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Researchers have investigated the impact of 10-min very light exercise on pupil size and prefrontal function. Their findings provide the first evidence that changes in pupil size during exercise can ...

Improving brain function with exercise and chocolate. Source: Tumisu/CC0, Wikimedia Commons Humans spend a great deal of time problem-solving. Planning what to do next, coming up with alternatives ...

Taking regular walks may do much more than improve physical health for adults with Down syndrome. New research finds that walking three times a week for 30 minutes could prompt meaningful improvements ...

Evidence keeps mounting that exercise is good for the brain. It can lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease and may even slow brain aging by about 10 years. Now, new research helps illuminate ...

Implementing a simple exercise plan during chemotherapy may ease cognitive impairment and fatigue, promoting better health outcomes for cancer patients.