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Moderate, vigorous exercise boosts cognitive abilities for 24 hours

Mixed AthleteDecember 12, 2024011 mins

Share on PinterestBrain boost from exercise and deep sleep lasts through the next day, recent research shows. Image credit: BONNINSTUDIO/Stocksy. Regular exercise is good for brain health. Past studies show the ‘boost’ the brain receives from physical activity normally peaks within the first 10 to 20 minutes. Researchers from University College London have now found…

Worried about cognitive decline? Study says get a gym membership. Here’s why | Health

Mixed AthleteDecember 11, 202405 mins

Dec 11, 2024 02:02 PM IST The study explained how exercise can boost release of neurotransmitters, accelerating cognitive functioning. Who knew that the perfect antidote to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia might be a gym membership? A recent study led by Dr. Mikaela Bloomberg, University College London states that workouts have benefits that…