If you’re feeling down in the dumps or struggling in the creativity department, you may be able to get a brain boost with the help of your feet. According to a new study published in Imaging Neuroscience, just 10 minutes of running can lead to significant improvements in mood and executive function. Best of all, […]
How Brain Puzzles Can Improve Your Running Speed
Looking to shave a few seconds off your mile? Hoping to set a personal best time in a 5K race? New research says that doing quick brain teaser as part of your standard warm-up routine may actually help you run faster. Brain Games And Running Speed According to researchers at the University of Birmingham, recreational […]
How To Help Your Brain Feel Younger
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 […]