Staying active is not just about physical activity or fitness; it plays a crucial role in enhancing cognitive function as well. Recent research has revealed that engaging in any form of physical ...

KUTV — Regular physical activity isn’t just good for the body—it’s a powerful tool for enhancing brain health and mental wellbeing. Dr. Jazmin Mogavero, a cognitive neuroscientist with University of ...

Exercise has been shown to improve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia over the long-term. But engaging in everyday physical activity has immediate benefits for brain ...

Here are the benefits of physical activity that will benefit you long after you're finished working out—from a mood boost to better focus. If you ask a hundred people why they work out, there would, ...

Physical activity reduces chronic disease risks, improves function, and extends lifespan, thus supporting clinicians’ use of exercise prescriptions as a health intervention, new research suggests. A ...

Research by sports scientists reveals that high-performance athletes face unique mental health challenges despite the well-established benefits of physical activity for depression prevention and ...

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A new study published in Physiology & Behavior has found that children experience greater improvements in attention, memory, and thinking speed after physical activity when it takes place outdoors ...

Walking is good for everyone, even if you have arthritis or joint pain. It can ease arthritis symptoms and provide other health benefits, such as boosting your energy and lowering blood sugar. Walking ...

The results, obtained by a team of scientists from the University of Granada (UGR), could have multiple practical implications, especially for people at risk of developing insulin resistance or type 2 ...

03 November 2011 AMMAN - Sport and physical activity are not luxuries, but rather critical elements in every child's cognitive and emotional development that build confidence, self-esteem and ...

Participating in a hobby can bring you joy, pleasure, and purpose. But the benefits go beyond that, including improving negative emotions, boosting self-efficacy, and more. Share on Pinterest Getty ...