BMJ

Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis

Objective To evaluate systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of exercise on general cognition, memory and executive function across all populations and ages. Methods ...
Men's Journal

Widely Prescribed Diabetes Medication May Block Key Exercise Benefits, Study Says

View post: I Tested Makita’s New Modular Toolbox System—And It Changed How I Store Tools Metformin-Exercise-Study Metformin may limit exercise benefits for vascular insulin sensitivity and aerobic ...
Medical News Today

Exercise stimulates brain function thanks to its effect on muscles, study suggests

Share on Pinterest Exercise gives the brain a boost, and may help protect against cognitive decline, but why? Image credit: NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images. Exercise can stimulate brain ...
BMJ

Effects of exercise training on the cognitive function of older adults with different types of dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Data sources Cochrane Central, PsycINFO, Embase, Medline and CINAHL. Eligibility criteria Peer-reviewed, randomised controlled trials, in English (1990–present), which examined the effects of exercise ...
Medical News Today

How and why does exercise improve cognitive function?

Share on Pinterest A laboratory study explains how muscle cells may ‘speak’ to brain cells during exercise. Image credit: WayUp Productions/Getty Images. Researchers investigated the cellular ...