When we talk about feeling younger, we oftentimes view it through the lens of physical health. We wish that our knees felt stronger or our hips weren’t sore after sitting on the couch for a while. However, it’s not just our joints and ligaments that feel the effects of aging. Our brains also show signs […]
Marathon Running Can Reduce Brain Size (And That’s A Good Thing!)
New research published in Nature Metabolism found that marathon running can actually lead to a reduction in a crucial substance in your brain known as myelin. Myelin is a fatty substance that insulates nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord, and aside from making up about 40 percent of the brain’s white matter, it […]
Moving During Midlife Can Prevent Brain Decline Later In Life
We all know that exercise is important for our health, but as we get older and take on more responsibilities, it can become harder to find time for exercise each and every day. However, a new study has revealed an interesting connection between midlife physical activity and late-life brain function. According to a new study […]