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New research in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests exercise may be one way to boost that self-control.

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Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurobiology, says studies show that exercise can significantly improve many aspects of brain ...

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Retirees are getting creative — and proactive — when it comes to keeping their brains sharp. Here’s what many are doing to stay engaged: Move for Clarity Exercise isn’t ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s official: Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier. That’s according to ...

I’ve been writing about the brain benefits of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness for over a decade. Every week, it seems there is new research that helps us better understand why exercise ...

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