Summary: Researchers uncovered the protective effects of physical and social activities on brain health in older adults. Analyzing data from a 12-year longitudinal study, researchers focused on the entorhinal cortex,…
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Fitness Shapes Teen Brains – Neuroscience News
Summary: A novel study finds a link between childhood physical fitness and cerebellar grey matter volume in adolescents. The research, part of the FitBrain study, shows that adolescents with better…
Steep physical decline with age is not inevitable – here’s how strength training can change the trajectory
Raise your hand if you regularly find yourself walking up a flight of stairs. What about carrying heavy bags of groceries? How about picking up your child or grandchild? Most…
Personality Disorders Linked to Increased Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
Summary: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most prevalent cause of chronic liver disease in affluent societies, is intrinsically linked with personality disorders. The research uncovers a tri-fold higher likelihood…
Healthy Habits Are Key to Curbing Depression’s Hold
Summary: A new study delves into the role of lifestyle choices in mitigating depression risks. Drawing from the UK Biobank, researchers analyzed data from nearly 290,000 participants, determining that seven…
Embrace Wellness with AI: Chatbots Boosting Exercise, Diet, and Sleep Quality
Summary: Researchers found artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can significantly enhance physical activity, diet, and sleep patterns. The study, the first systematic review and meta-analysis of its kind, shows that chatbots…
Personal Music Choices Enhance Fitness Experiences
Summary: Personal music selection significantly improves the motivation, emotional response, and satisfaction of gym-goers. Participants choosing their own music were found to be more motivated compared to those for whom…
Physical Activity Over 60 Enhances Life Quality
Summary: Researchers found a correlation between physical activity in adults over sixty and quality of life. The study, involving almost 1,500 participants, revealed that reduced physical activity and increased sedentary…
Drugs that melt away pounds still present more questions than answers, but Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro could be key tools in reducing the obesity epidemic
In the past five years, several new drugs have been brought to market that could lead to a profound, if not revolutionary, change in how health care providers – and…
