This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 03 Good health and well-being The positive effects of physical activity on cognitive function are well documented in the literature.

Recent advances in research have underscored the intricate relationship between physical activity and cognitive function in older adults. A growing body of evidence indicates that various forms of ...

The maxim “movement is medicine” exists for a reason. When done safely and properly, physical activity can boost your mood, bone health and more. While the connection between exercise and, say, muscle ...

The brain is made up of distinct regions, each responsible for different functions. Keeping these areas healthy is essential ...

KUTV — Regular physical activity isn’t just good for the body—it’s a powerful tool for enhancing brain health and mental wellbeing. Dr. Jazmin Mogavero, a cognitive neuroscientist with University of ...

One of the primary ways exercise benefits the brain is by increasing blood flow throughout the body. This enhanced ...

Physical activity reduces chronic disease risks, improves function, and extends lifespan, thus supporting clinicians’ use of exercise prescriptions as a health intervention, new research suggests. A ...

We talk a lot about exercise in terms of calories burned or miles logged, but let’s pivot. What if the most compelling reason to get moving has nothing to do with your waistline and everything to do ...

Engaging in everyday physical activity has immediate benefits for brain health. Middle-aged people who participated in everyday movement showed improvement in cognitive processing speed equivalent to ...

According to a recent study, even light walking of about 5,000 steps per day can delay the rate of cognitive decline caused ...

The New York Times recently published an article about the "brain fitness" business, "Do Brain Workouts Work? Science Isn’t Sure." I believe the answer is no. Without a variety of other daily habits, ...