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Exercise reduces anxiety while also promoting the growth of new neurons Exercise Reorganizes the Brain A discrepancy in research related to the effect of exercise on the brain has existed: namely, that exercise reduces anxiety while also promoting the growth of new neurons in the ventral hippocampus. Because these young neurons are typically more excitable …
Finally, SPRING! The weather is better..get out and walk! Studies evaluate the association between physical activity and lower rates of cognitive impairment JAMA and Archives Journals Engaging in regular physical activity is associated with less decline in cognitive function in older adults, according to two studies published Online First by Archives of Internal Medicine, one …
Regular exercise could help prevent brain damage associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s Exercise may help prevent brain damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease! New York, NY, August 15, 2011 ? Regular exercise could help prevent brain damage associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, according to research published this month in Elsevier’s journal Brain, Behavior, and …
Health experts explore inexpensive preventive strategies that may help to prevent the development of type-2 diabetes Short Walks Protect Against Diabetes With an estimated 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes but showing no signs, health experts explore inexpensive preventive strategies that may help to prevent the development of type-2 diabetes. High post-meal blood sugar is a …
Don’t be overwhelmed by excercise programs… Big Health Gains from Small Steps An active lifestyle approach, as compared to structured exercise, may be just as beneficial in improving health outcomes, including preventing metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Paul Loprinzi, from Oregon State University (Oregon, USA), and colleagues analyzed data collected on 6,321 …
Fitness is good for the body AND MIND! Studies evaluate the association between physical activity and lower rates of cognitive impairment Engaging in regular physical activity is associated with less decline in cognitive function in older adults, according to two studies published Online First by Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. The …
