However, with new technological advances, there is more research showing
the cognitive benefits of exercise at all ages.
«We might be seeing
the cognitive benefits of exercise in men» in the study findings, Rockwood says.
For more information about play, see my articles about educational toys and games, and my article about
the cognitive benefits of exercise.
Not exact matches
In the meantime, those with AB blood need not panic about their future
cognitive wherewithal, she says, noting that all our brains are apt to
benefit from a healthy diet, awareness
of our risk factors for heart disease and stroke, and regular
exercise for the body and brain.
Studies have shown that
exercise can have both structural and
cognitive benefits in rodent models
of pathological conditions like Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and Alzheimer's disease.
Previous research from other investigators showed that individuals with developmental and acquired attention disorders
benefited from intensive computer - based
cognitive training using repetitive
exercises of graded difficulty.
«Regular physical
exercise has long been shown to have heart health
benefits, and now we can say
exercise also may help improve memory for people with mild
cognitive impairment,» says Ronald Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., lead author, director
of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Mayo Clinic, and the Mayo Clinic Study
of Aging.
With many studies emphasizing the
benefits of mental
exercise for
cognitive health, I knew I was not alone in my quest for a sharper mind.
Among recent findings are the
benefits of cognitive reserve and aerobic
exercise; correlation between
cognitive performance and outdoor temperatures; efficacy
of short - term
cognitive rehabilitation using modified story technique; and the correlation between memory improvement and cerebral activation on fMRI.
Research findings include the
benefits of cognitive reserve and aerobic
exercise; correlation between
cognitive performance and outdoor temperatures; efficacy
of short - term
cognitive rehabilitation using modified story technique; and the correlation between memory improvement and cerebral activation on fMRI.
Among discoveries are the
benefits of cognitive reserve and aerobic
exercise; correlation between
cognitive performance and outdoor temperatures; efficacy
of short - term
cognitive rehabilitation using modified story technique; and the correlation between memory improvement and cerebral activation on fMRI.
This study is just another drop in the vast ocean
of scientific research showing that all kinds
of exercise can deliver a plethora
of cognitive benefits, besides the obvious improvement
of physical health and enhanced weight loss.
A good idea is to follow a varied
cognitive training program that includes different types
of exercises, however, puzzles also show
benefits for different situations.
It compared the
cognitive benefits of aerobic
exercise versus B vitamins.
Besides, «unlike medication, which was found to have no significant effect on mild
cognitive impairment, «the
exercise program has numerous other
benefits (
of which we're all aware).
Bringing together experts across a range
of fields, the report made the case for why regular
exercise crucially belongs in schools: It not only provides physical health
benefits to students but also enhances their
cognitive functioning, leading to higher academic performance.
So
exercise actually changes the structure
of our brains, with a number
of benefits: improved attention and memory, increased brain activity and
cognitive function, and enhanced mood and ability to cope with stress.
Yoga specifically, physical
exercise more generally,
cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness - based stress reduction (MBSR) programmes showed
benefit in terms
of quality
of life.