Take a new route to work, balance on one leg and play games. Here is what the experts do to delay the onset of cognitive ...

A new bedtime recall exercise may enhance memory in older adults with and without Alzheimer's disease by University of Bristol edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors' notes ...

Organizing tidbits into tiny clusters – phone numbers into three short chunks, for example – reduces the load. Mindfulness exercises that train sustained attention have gained traction, and emerging ...

A groundbreaking study exploring the relationship between exercise and insulin in the brain suggests regular physical exercise can improve brain function, possibly lowering the risk of dementia.

4. Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) Exercise can also increase the amount of IGF-1, a hormone that maintains brain health and supports both neurogenesis and neuroplasticity. 5. Release of ...

Physical exercise is another powerful way to boost memory and reduce the risk of dementia. Activities like walking, swimming, or dancing improve blood flow to the brain, which helps maintain its ...

A UCL-led study suggests the short-term cognitive boost from exercise can last into the next day, especially with sufficient deep sleep. Moderate-to-vigorous activity and quality sleep improve memory ...

Exercise therapy compared to adaptive pacing (living within limits) Participants who have exercise therapy may have slightly less fatigue and depressive symptoms and slightly better physical ...

Conversely, prolonged sedentary time was linked to poorer working memory the following day. These findings highlight the importance of daily physical activity and quality sleep for maintaining ...