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Research shows that exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, is good for brain health. In fact, aerobic exercise reduces loss of brain volume due to aging and even helps nerve cells form new connections. But getting your brain involved in physical exercise may be even more beneficial!
Who doesn’t fear losing the ability to interact with the world? Yet, your brain ages along with the rest of your body. Fortunately, lifestyle matters. Here are five lifestyle habits that help slow brain aging.
Exercise increases blood flow to the brain and is a brain healthy habit. Yet, you can’t do it once in a while and expect to get the benefits. In fact, a new study shows that you lose some of the benefits after taking even a short break. Find out more.
You probably know that exercise is good for your heart AND your brain. But have you ever thought about what happens to your brain when you STOP exercising? How rapidly do you lose the benefits? Find out what a new study shows.
What could be important than brain health? Unfortunately, your brain ages along with the rest of your body. Yet, lifestyle matters. Find out what research shows about brain aging, body weight, and exercise.
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.
Stress is a part of life, but, for some people, it can lead to chronic anxiety. Now, a new study shows some of the anxiety people feel comes from a surprising source – sitting too much! Read on and find out why being sedentary might create stress and anxiety and how staying active and exercise can help you get peace of mind.
A new study shows your brain and higher brain function, especially a part of the brain called the hippocampus, play an important role in controlling satiety and appetite. As it turns out, it may be important how much you think you ate rather than how you ate when it comes to getting full. Find out more about this study and some tips for controlling the amount you eat at a meal.
