If you want children to be calm for class, encourage them to participate in physical activities before school. Research from Michigan State University (MSU) and the University of Vermont (UT) [...]
One of the challenges for individuals with dementia is a loss of independence that leaves them increasingly reliant on care. A new study from Umeå University in Sweden finds that exercise can [...]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that teenagers get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day, but it estimates that only 10 percent of adolescents are [...]
The secret to keeping your brain sharp may be staying active. A longitudinal study from the University of California, San Francisco finds that watching television and being inactive are linked [...]
Many recent studies have investigated the relationship between exercise and cognition, generally reporting that fitness is linked to improved cognition, especially in older adults. A new study [...]
Children who spend a full day in childcare may not be getting enough physical activity. A study from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center finds that the majority of childcare centers [...]
Physical fitness is known to ease the process of aging. A new study from Japan’s University of Tsukuba has revealed that there is a direct link between brain activity and mental and physical [...]
Everyone knows that regular exercise keeps the body healthy. Research shows that exercise can keep the mind healthy, too. A new study from the Faculty of Sciences for Physical Activity and Sport [...]
Many people struggle to find the motivation to exercise. In fact, 43 percent of Americans do not exercise enough. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania studied what can make people more [...]
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle with executive functions and motor skills. A pilot from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston recently tested an [...]