First, participating in more MVPA (moderate to vigorous physical activity) on the previous day was associated with better episodic and working ... helps improve memory? “Exercise indirectly ...

Yet beyond the longer term cognitive benefits of physical activity, exercise also ... tests assessed episodic memory (being able to recollect previous experiences) and working memory (the ability ...

On the other hand, more couch-potato time meant worse working memory the next day. The findings were published Dec. 10 in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. “This ...

A new study says that exercise can enhance our memory and mood. Researchers at the University College London saw a cognitive boost among people, while they did modern to vigorous exercise.

Brain exercises may help boost and maintain brain function. Memory games, learning new skills, crosswords, and even video games may help. Certain activities may help boost brain function and ...

researchers wanted to explore if exercise could boost memory and how long these benefits last. If working out is effective, how many hours or days do those short-term cognitive benefits last?

Cooking is a win-win for your brain. Both making and eating a meal activates the brain regions associated with smell, touch, sight and taste. Plus, using your senses can also improve your recall. In ...

and better short-term working memory and longer-term episodic memory, which is the ability to recall specific events the next day. Light exercise, such as taking the stairs or walking, did not aff ...

Yet beyond the longer term cognitive benefits of physical activity, exercise ... memory performance. Melnikov Dmitriy/ Shutterstock On each day the participants wore the activity trackers, they also ...

Get in a little pulse-pounding exercise today, a new study shows ... activity appeared to improve both their short-term working memory the next day, as well as their longer-term episodic memory ...