5 Brain-Boosting Chemicals Released During Exercise
You probably know that exercise is good for the health of your brain – but why? Read on and discover five brain-boosting chemicals that increase in response to a workout.
May 15, 2016
Tag: brain health
Supercharge Your Brain with Hiit Training
High-intensity interval training, or HIIT training, is a fast and effective way to work out and improve the health of your heart at the same. Now, new research shows HIIT training may have another benefit – it may slow down brain aging.
April 10, 2016
The Female Advantage: Do Women’s Brains Age More Slowly Than Men’s?
Your brain ages just as the rest of you does. As it turns out, being female has some advantages when it comes to keeping your brain sharp. Find out what research shows about brain aging and gender and why women’s brains age more slowly.
December 27, 2015
How Being Physically Fit at 40 Benefits Your Brain at 60
Strong muscles, healthy heart – healthy brain? According to a new study, being fit during mid-life is linked to a bigger brain once you hit 60. You already know exercise is good for your heart, but is it also the key to brain health?
March 15, 2015
5 Surprising Things That Happen When You Cut Back on Sugar
There’s sugar in almost all processed foods, even foods we don’t expect like condiments and lunch meats. Have you ever thought about what good things happen to your health when you cut back on sugar from your diet? Here are five surprising benefits of eating a low-sugar diet.
January 11, 2015
A Simple Exercise That Measures Brain Health
How healthy is your brain? According to a new research, there’s a simple test you can do at home that gives you some idea of how healthy the blood vessels that feed your brain really are. Find out
January 4, 2015
Does Being Fit in Middle-Age Protect Against Dementia Later?
Be fit now and enjoy a healthier brain later? That’s what a new study implies. Find out why how exercise changes your brain, improves brain health and reduces your risk for dementia later in life.
May 4, 2014
5 Lifestyle Habits That Slow Down Brain Aging
How fast is your brain aging? A recent study identified five lifestyle habits that are linked with a lower risk of cognitive decline. How many are you doing? Find out what these lifestyle habits are and how they work to keep your brain fit and healthy.
December 15, 2013
New Research Looks at How Exercise Improves Brain Health
Exercise does good things for every organ in your body including your brain – but what’s the link between exercise and brain health? Researchers have now identified a protein that may explain why exercise helps cognitive function and mood. Find out more about this discovery.
November 3, 2013
Is Exercise as Effective as Prescriptions for Preventing and Treating Disease?
Is exercise as effective as medications for preventing and treating disease? That’s what a new study suggests. See how exercise compares to prescriptions for preventing heart disease and treating stroke and pre-diabetes – and discover other health problems exercise helps to prevent.
October 6, 2013
Want to Sharpen Your Memory? Try Flexing Your Muscles
Want to keep your brain sharp? Try flexing your muscles. You may not see a direct connection between brain health and your muscles, but research suggests that working your muscles against resistance may protect your memory.
November 25, 2012
The Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Berries
They taste sweet, but they’re surprisingly good for you. Research shows they contain natural chemicals that help to ward off disease. Discover the health benefits of berries and how to add more of these tasty orbs to your diet.
November 4, 2012