Tag: aging
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Effects of Exercise Type and Intensity on Neuroplasticity
The health benefits of exercise have been well-established in many current studies, and people of all ages are encouraged to “chronically” exercise. These benefits can apply not only to cardiovascular, strength, and overall physical health but also to brain health. Neuroplasticity, or brain plasticity, is important to learning and growth and our brains are most…
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Maximize Brain Power and Memory with Aerobic Exercise
Two previous posts have reviewed studies of the beneficial effects of exercise for depressed adults and adolescents. New research shows that aerobic exercise may even reverse memory loss in the aging brain. The hippocampus, located in the brain’s temporal lobe, is associated with memory. It is instrumental in storing long-term memories. As we age, the…