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A small lab-based study found that a 12-week cycling program improved inhibitory control over six weeks. This adds to the evidence that exercise can be an effective strategy for improving cognitive ...

Ever blurt something out and instantly wish you could take it back? That kind of impulsivity is totally normal—but it’s also something you can train. New research in Medicine & Science in Sports & ...

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I’ve been writing about the brain benefits of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness for over a decade. Every week, it seems there is new research that helps us better understand why exercise ...

A new study found five minutes of a certain type of exercise can boost your brain health, especially in older adults. Thanks to the elevation in your heart rate with "brisk" physical activity, more ...

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A vibrating device could make workouts feel easier—helping people push harder without feeling the strain so badly.