Enhancing prefrontal cortex (PFC) cognitive functions requires identifying suitable exercises that increase cerebral blood flow. A recent study using functional near-infrared spectroscopy found that ...

Researchers from Waseda University investigated the effects of seven types of light-intensity, short-duration exercises and found that all exercises, except static stretching with monotonous movements ...

Cognitive functions, also known as intellectual functions, encompass thinking, understanding, memory, language, computation, and judgment, and are performed in the cerebrum. The prefrontal cortex (PFC ...

Maintaining good circulation is vital for overall health and well-being. Every day, your heart tirelessly pumps blood through your circulatory system, delivering oxygen and nutrients to your body's ...

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Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits. By Dana G. Smith Growing up in the Netherlands, Henriette van Praag had always ...

A recent study suggests that certain low-impact activities can effectively combat high blood pressure without the need for intense exercise. It comes as a new study reveals the "exercise snack" that ...