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Is Exercise and a Nap the Magic Combination for Memory?

Neil Petersen — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 23:12:39 +0000

Working out and lying around snoozing might seem like activities that are opposites, but sleep and exercise have at least one thing in common: they can potentially boost memory. The cognitive benefits of naps have led some people to suggest that high schools should have nap time, while exercise carries a variety of benefits for…

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Focus on Short-Term Benefits for Motivation to Exercise

Neil Petersen — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 22:16:20 +0000

Exercise might prolong your lifespan and cut your risk of dementia later in life, but focusing on these long-term benefits isn’t necessarily enough to motivate a regular exercise routine. In fact, recent research suggests that being more physically active goes hand-in-hand with emphasizing exercise’s short-term benefits. In a series of four experiments, researchers studied people’s…

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Biking Can Boost Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Neil Petersen — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 01:41:38 +0000

For better or worse, pedaling around on a two-wheeled vehicle seems to effect people’s cognition, as I’ve written about before. Being bicyclists apparently makes people better drivers but also gives them a little paranoia, at least temporarily. Here’s another change you can chalk up in the “for better” column, though: improved cognitive function later in…

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