The new brain break app for Philadelphia students raises questions about more screen time

If you have a child in school right now, you may have heard them talk about needing a “brain break” while doing homework or ...
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Scientists Just Found That Aerobic Exercise Can Lower “Brain Age”—Here’s What That Means

Your brain health and physical fitness may seem like totally different areas of wellness, but new research suggests they’re more closely linked than you’d think. The Journal of Sport and Health ...
Psychology Today

Drop It Like a Squat: Exercise Breaks Can Enhance Attention

Lapses in attention are common for adults, and the longer we are supposed to be "on-task," the more likely we are to be mind wandering (or sleeping) in class or during a meeting. Source: Stokkete / ...
Kaleido Scope

How exercise shapes a healthier brain

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...
CU Independent

Word Games vs Brain Games for Better Mental Performance

Are word games or brain games better for your mind? Compare their effects on memory, focus, and mental performance to build a ...
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How Your Brain Looks When You Exercise Vs. When You Don't

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." SCIENCE HAS JUST given you one more reason not to skip your workout. Regular exercise could be turning ...